Overview

• 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.