A long-standing scoring record in the NHL fell as Nikita Kucherov surpassed Tampa Bay Lightning legend Stamkos to become the franchise’s all-time leading point scorer. Now playing for the Nashville Predators, Stamkos has returned to top scoring ranks as the team’s current leader in that category. The shift marks a notable career chapter for both players amid evolving team dynamics. Fans and analysts will watch how their respective trajectories unfold in the coming seasons.


Stamkos was the Tampa Bay Lightning's all-time scoring leader with 1,137 points until Nikita Kucherov passed him on Oct. 24. Now he's in his third season with the Predators and is their leading scorer ...