What happened: Nikita Kucherov tallied four points, including two goals, in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday in Edmonton. The outburst allowed him to surpass Connor McDavid for the NHL scoring lead, reaching 117 points to McDavid's 116. One of his goals was a shorthanded breakaway.
NHL·RECAP·March 22, 2026 04:04 AM ET
Kucherov takes NHL scoring lead with 4-point night in Lightning's 5-2 win over Oilers
Kucherov's surge to the top of the points race intensifies Art Ross Trophy betting and bolsters Tampa Bay's playoff positioning.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 221 min read
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