Kucherov scores natural hat trick, Lightning overpower Sabres 8-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Nikita Kucherov recorded a natural hat trick and an assist in the third period as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Buffalo Sabres 8-3 on November 11. Kucherov's performance came after the Sabres had made a comeback, narrowing the score to 4-3 early in the third. Brandon Hagel contributed two goals, while John Carlson notched a goal and four assists. Tampa Bay secured its fourth victory in five games. Buffalo has now lost three of its last four outings. The Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves to bolster the team's defense.
- •Kucherov's hat trick came after Sabres cut Lightning's lead to 4-3.
- •Brandon Hagel scored twice for Tampa Bay.
- •Lightning improved to 4-1 in last five games.
- •Buffalo has lost three of their last four matches.
- •Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves for Tampa Bay.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Kucherov’s 3rd-period natural hat trick powers Lightning past Sabres 8-3
"(AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a natural hat trick and an assist — all in the third period — and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 8-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth victory in five games.Kucherov, the Russian star who requested a trade Oct.
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