Forward Kucherov repeated Ovechkin's record for scoring streak in NHL matches

Nikita Kucherov, a Russian forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey Club, made two assists in the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season match. The match took place on the night of November 28 and ended with a score of 6:3 in favor of Tampa.

Kucherov was also able to repeat a rare achievement in the history of the NHL and extended the scoring streak to eight matches. For the athlete, this is the 20th case in his career, which allowed him to become the fourth active player. Only Connor McDavid (22 times), Sidney Crosby (21 times) and Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin (20 times) have more such series.

This season, Kucherov scored 29 points — 11 goals and 18 assists. He ranks second among the Russian NHL scorers, adds "Газета.Ru ".

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Ovechkin rose to 22nd place in the number of NHL games on November 29. The Washington Capitals game against Toronto ended with a score of 4:2 in favor of the Capitals. Now the 40-year-old Russian has 23 (11+12) points in 25 games this season.

On November 22, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals in the NHL regular season. It was clarified that the match was held at the Capital One Arena stadium and ended with a score of 5:3. Brandon Hagel (3rd and 12th minutes), Kucherov (19th) and Anthony Cirelli (56th) scored for the winners.

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