NHL Roundup: Nikita Kucherov Continues Tear in Lightning’s Win

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates with defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) after he scores a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Dec. 4, 2023. Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist in a record-tying outing, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots and the host Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the Dallas Stars 4–0 on Monday night.

The NHL’s leader in points with 42 in 25 games, Kucherov scored the contest’s first goal to stretch his point streak to 10 games.