# Lightning Tie Franchise Points Record

> Nikita Kucherov ties Lightning's all-time points record in 6-2 win over Golden Knights.
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- Summary: Nikita Kucherov ties Lightning's all-time points record in 6-2 win over Golden Knights. Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov tied franchise points record…
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- Source: Tampa Bay Lightning On SI — https://si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-defeat-golden-knights-as-nikita-kucherov-ties-franchise-record-01m5fdgtkqsd
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:06:16+00:00
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- Topics: tampa bay lightning, nikita kucherov, golden knights, steven stamkos, nhl, points record, franchise, sports
## Road Trip Start
Tampa Bay Lightning began three-game road trip with 6-2 victory over Vegas Golden Knights.
## Dominant Performance
Scored six goals including four unassisted and five even strength, on only 21 shots.
## Special Teams Boost
Converted one-third power plays and defended all four golden knights chances.
## Kucherov's Historic Moment
Tied franchise points record with Steven Stamkos, now likely to surpass him by road trip end.
## Stamkos' Legacy
Stamkos spent 16 seasons in Tampa Bay with 1,137 points including 555 goals and 582 assists.
## Kucherov's Impact
Kucherov recorded two assists and a 1-1 breakaway goal in game.
## Other Notes
Anthony Cirelli became 10th Bolt to score 150 goals, three players had +3 rating.
## Next Game
Tampa Bay Lightning will face Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for momentum boost.
## Key takeaway

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov tied franchise points record with Steven Stamkos, now likely to surpass him by road trip end.