Kucherov scores three straight in Lightning’s 8–3 win over Sabres

Nikita Kucherov scored three consecutive goals in the third period as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 8–3 on Wednesday. Buffalo had cut a four-goal deficit to 4–3 just 33 seconds into the period. Kucherov scored 52 seconds later, added another at 4:11 and completed the hat trick on a power play. NHL game recap.

John Carlson finished with a goal and four assists. Kucherov added an assist on Brandon Hagel’s second goal.

Lightning–Sabres Gamecast and final box score

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