Russian forward was the best player of the day in the NHL. Video – RBC

The Russian striker was the best player of the day in the NHL. Video

The Russian forward, “Tampa Bay” Nikita Kucherov was recognized as the first star of the day playing in the HX L. Kucherov scored twice in the match against the “Montreal”, “Tampa” won with a score of 4: 1 and advanced to the third round of the Stanley Cup.

Just a match against the “Montreal” Kucherov scored three points – in addition to the two goals, he also pointed out assists on Ondřej Chamber.

Kucherov opened the scoring in the 16th minute of the match, conveyed the puck into the net after a pass Piglet Chamber. In the middle of the second period Stemkos make the score 2: 0, and before the second break after the transfer of Chambers Kucherov rolled out one on one with Pryce and sent the puck into the net. At this point, “Tampa” to play most.

Five minutes before the end of the match Pachioretti reduced the lead, and “Montreal” almost immediately took the goalkeeper. However, the Canadians could not even get into another area – Kucherov intercepted the puck in the central zone and threw the empty goal.

«Tampa” won the series with a score of 4: 2 and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the third time in his history. Her next opponent in the Stanley Cup will be the winner of a pair of “Rangers” – “Washington”. In this series, the expense is 3: 3.

In the Western Conference finals will play “Chicago” and “Anaheim.”

«Tampa Bay” – “Montreal” 4: 1

 Washers: Kucherov ( 2) Stemkos, Chambers – Pachioretti
Account in the series : 4: 2