# Tampa Bay Lightning career milestones

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> Updated: 2026-10-25T01:41:09.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Individual players from the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise have reached significant career milestones. Steven Stamkos moved into 17th place on the NHL’s all-time goal list after scoring twice in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, reaching 627 career goals.

Subsequently, Nikita Kucherov became the Tampa Bay Lightning’s all-time career points leader. During a game against the Utah Mammoth, Kucherov recorded an assist to reach 1,138 career points, surpassing the previous franchise record of 1,137 points held by Stamkos.

## Claims

- Nikita Kucherov is the Tampa Bay Lightning’s all-time career points leader. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The record-breaking assist was made on a Brayden Point goal. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Steven Stamkos previously held the franchise record with 1,137 points. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Kucherov has won two Hart Trophies. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Kucherov has won three Art Ross Trophies. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Kucherov and Stamkos both played roles in the Lightning’s 2020 and 2021 Stanley Cup wins. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Kucherov reached 1,138 career points in his 890th game. (single source)
- The milestone occurred during a game against the Utah Mammoth on October 24, 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Nikita Kucherov becomes Tampa Bay Lightning all-time points leader

Nikita Kucherov surpassed Steven Stamkos to become the Tampa Bay Lightning’s all-time points leader, reaching 1,138 career points during a game against the Utah Mammoth.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikita-kucherov-becomes-tampa-bay-lightning-all-time-points-leader

### 2026-10-07: Steven Stamkos climbs NHL all-time goal list

Nashville Predators centre Steven Stamkos moved into 17th place on the NHL’s all-time goal list after scoring twice against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steven-stamkos-climbs-nhl-all-time-goal-list

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