In the sixth match of the final series of the Eastern Conference of the NHL playoffs, the Russian scored an assist and scored 26th point in this Stanley Cup draw.
He has six goals and 20 assists in 19 playoff games.
Thus, the Russian forward overtook his teammate Braden Point (25) and Nathan McKinnon from Colorado (25) in the race against the scorers.
Earlier it was reported that Kucherov's transfer helped Tampa beat the Islanders and reach the Stanley Cup final.