Bolts Best Player of the Month: Nikita Kucherov

Kucherov wrapped up the season as Tampa Bay's leading scorer

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By Jacob Lynn
@TBLightning TampaBayLightning.com

Nikita Kucherov added nine more points in April to close the regular season as the Lightning's leading scorer.

Kucherov recorded at least a point in all six of the Lightning's regular season games in April. He opened the month with a goal and an assist as the Bolts locked up a playoff spot with a 5-0 shutout of the Islanders on April 1st. Kucherov also recorded a three-assist game against Ottawa on April 8.

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Kucherov got off to a fast start in the playoffs, scoring a goal and adding two assists in Tampa Bay's big Game 1 victory over the Leafs. Kucherov added another three assists over the next five games to tie for the team-lead with six points in the series.

In total, Kucherov's 113 points were tied with Boston's David Pastrnak for the third most in the League in 2022-23.

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