Zach Werenski capped a five-point night with ... from missing 14 games due to a shoulder issue for the Blue Jackets. Nikita Kucherov had three assists for the Lightning, who struggled defensively ...

Connor Hellebuyck will surely start getting some additional rest later in the season, so the race at the top right now is between Nikita Kucherov ... D2 11. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets ...

Nikita Kucherov registered two assists Thursday night to become the first player to 50 points this season, and the speed with which he hit the 50-point plateau is a rare feat in today's game.