[HIGHLIGHTS] Breaking through the ceiling: Kucherov scored an assist hat-trick and became the first Russian to score 130 points in a season in the NHL

Nikita Kucherov scored an assist hat-trick and became the first Russian to score 130 points in a season in the NHL. The Tampa Bay forward scored three assists in the match with Toronto and reached 130 points for the season.

He not only strengthened the first line in the scoring race, but also earned the title of the third star of the game day. In turn, Artemiy Panarin scored two points and helped the Rangers break the resistance of New Jersey in a meeting that was remembered for a massive brawl.