Kucherov passes Stamkos as Lightning's all-time points leader

Nikita Kucherov took sole possession of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s career scoring record on Saturday, Oct. 24, with an assist against the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City. Utah went on to win 5-4 in overtime.

Brayden Point scored on the rebound of Kucherov’s power-play shot for the record-breaking point, according to the Associated Press report carried by ESPN. Kucherov reached 1,138 points, one more than Steven Stamkos recorded for Tampa Bay.

Dmitri Simashev scored his first two NHL goals for Utah. His first tied the game late in the second period, and his second settled it 1:44 into overtime after a pass from Barrett Hayton. The Mammoth had trailed 4-2 in the second period before Anders Lee and Simashev brought them level.

Kucherov had drawn level with Stamkos during Tuesday’s win over the Vegas Golden Knights, the Lightning’s game report confirmed. Stamkos finished his Tampa Bay career with 1,137 points in 1,082 games.