Lightning's Nikita Kucherov: Turns trick in Boston

Kucherov tallied a hat trick Thursday in Boston, scoring the first two goals on power plays, then finishing it off with an empty-netter. He added four PIM, a plus-2 rating and six shots.

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That makes six goals and an assist in the last three games for the Russian stud, but you can date this hot streak back further. In his past 15 contests, Kucherov has annihilated opposing defenses to the tune of 16 goals and 11 assists. Don't pretend you're not impressed.