Kucherov sets record for points in season by Russian player

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.