TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov became the third-fastest active player to reach the 1,000-point club, reaching the milestone Saturday in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-3 win against the Anaheim Ducks.

Kucherov finished with two assists and reached milestone in his 809th career game. Only Connor McDavid (659) and Sidney Crosby (757) have reached the mark faster among active players. He is the 101st player in NHL history and 17th fastest to score at least 1,000 career points.

“It’s something I never thought I would reach,’’ Kucherov said. “I’m really honored and fortunate to have great teammates along the way. Without them, I wouldn’t be here.”

The milestone point came with 7:41 left in the second period when Kucherov found Brayden Point at the left circle for a pass back to Jake Guentzel

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