Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov joined Victor Hedman’s exclusive club during the win against the Red Wings

Once again, the The Tampa Bay Lightning are chasing down another postseason spot. Currently, the team holds third place in the Atlantic Division. With a 5-1 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings, the Bolts now have 53 points on the season. During the team’s victory Saturday night, superstar winger Nikita Kucherov joined teammate Victor Hedman in an exclusive club. Both Lightning icons are part of a 600-assist-per-man team known as “Kuch” recorded two assists four goals in the second period for Tampa Bay.

“Nikita Kucherov joins teammate Victor Hedman as the @TBLightning second baseman 600 assists in history as the Lightning scored four goals in the second period,” the NHL’s official PR page on X, formerly Twitter, announced.

Kucherov also had a goal in the win, and center Jake Guentzel matched him with a goal and two assists on the night as well. As the season progresses, it seems the screws could do one more time have the strength to make another deep run in the postseason. Can I stay healthy and focused on the Stanley Cup? One thing’s for sure: Even after all the success this core group has had, it still wants to own the Stanley Cup multiple times before it expires. Can Kucherov, Hedman, Guentzel and the rest of the Lightning’s heart stay on the ice and win a fourth title?

It looks like the Lightning will make their latest postseason push

Kucherov once again leading contender for the Hart Trophy, and his display on Saturday is just one example of why he is a contender for the award. He is the engine that powers the Lightning’s offense, a transcendent superstar at the peak of his abilities. His hockey IQ is very underrated and he is also in the middle of his physical development. The Russian international only cares about winning more hardware with his teammates. He’s also one of the many reasons why the Bolts are in the midst of a playoff run.

Hedman is revitalized since he became the captain of the team and now he is back in his old form. Guentzel took over the role left behind by former captain Steven Stamkos and has thrived since arriving in Tampa Bay. Goalkeeper Andrei Vasilevskiy continued to work and always gives the Bolts a fighting chance. Braiden Point continued his rise to superstardom, and Brandon Hagel is now a star as well. Coach John Cooper may have the deepest roster he’s had in a long time. Can I get him Stanley Cup number four? If Couch and the rest of his teammates continue at this pace, don’t be surprised if Stanley blacks out again in June.