**Summary:**Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning reached a monumental career milestone, scoring his one thousandth NHL point in a thrilling four to three victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Kucherov, now the third-fastest active NHL player to reach this mark, joined Steven Stamkos as the only Lightning players to achieve this feat. Anthony Cirelli shone with two goals and an assist, including the game-winner, while Jake Guentzel contributed two goals. The Lightning snapped a four-game losing streak and secured their first home win after three consecutive losses. Anaheim's Troy Terry and Ryan Poehling also performed well, but the Ducks fell short in a hard-fought battle.

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