Kucherov sets record for points in season by Russian player
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Nikita Kucherov can now lay claim to the most productive campaign by a player from his homeland.
The Tampa Bay Lightning superstar recorded an empty-net helper to notch his 128th point of the season in Saturday's victory over the Boston Bruins, eclipsing Alexander Mogilny's previous record for most in a single campaign by a player of Russian origin. Kucherov tied the record earlier in the game with his 41st goal of the year.
Mogilny piled up 127 points with the Buffalo Sabres in 1992-93.
Kucherov ranks 21st all time on the career points list among Russian skaters with 462 in 447 games. Alex Ovechkin became the all-time leader on that list in February.
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