Nikita Kucherov day to day for Lightning

Tampa Bay's top scorer missed game at Calgary on Wednesday with lower-body injury

Nikita Kucherov

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is day to day because of a lower-body injury.
Kucherov did not play in a 6-3 win at the Calgary Flames on Wednesday after taking part in the optional morning skate. He also left practice Tuesday because of the injury.

Lightning coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Kucherov after the game but said he would be re-evaluated.
Kucherov leads the Lightning with 13 goals and 30 points, and is tied for the lead with 17 assists.

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