Lightning's Nikita Kucherov: Goal streak ties franchise record

Kucherov scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

It was his eighth straight game where he recorded a goal, which tied Brian Bradley (1992-93) for the franchise record. Bradley had eight goals; Kucherov has 10 (21 points) on his streak. But Kuch would have probably traded the goal and streak for a win, which would have secured third in the Atlantic division. Boston remains one point behind Tampa Bay with one game left for each team. A Tampa win Friday will secure third and a date with Toronto in Round 1.