Nikita Kucherov Joins Elite 100-Assist Club, Auston Matthews Falls Short of 70 Goals

In a dramatic final game, Nikita Kucherov records his 100th assist of the season, becoming the fifth NHL player to achieve this milestone, while Auston Matthews ends the season with 69 goals.

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning recorded his 100th assist in a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, joining an elite group of NHL players.
Auston Matthews, despite a strong effort with 12 shots on goal, failed to score his 70th goal, finishing the season with 69.
The game marked a historic moment with two players reaching 100 assists in a single season for the first time since 1988-89.
Kucherov's performance solidifies his candidacy for the Hart Trophy, amidst one of the tightest races in recent history.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are both set to begin their Stanley Cup playoff campaigns this weekend.