Kucherov had eight goals and 27 points in 23 playoff contests this year. Even with the injury, he was the fourth best scorer in the postseason.

Kucherov scored a power-play goal during a 4-on-3 advantage in the second period. He was credited with six shots on target in the contest along with one hit. Kucherov ended his six-game goalless skid on Friday. He had five helpers and 14 shots during that span. 

Coach Jon Cooper said that he anticipates having the same lineup as Game 3 on Monday night. He also stated on Tuesday that he believed that Kucherov would be available to play in Game 4 after the Lightning forward was injured late in the third period of Monday's contest. 

That has to come as a huge relief to Lightning fans after Kucherov left Monday's contest. He sustained what appeared to be a leg injury when he was knocked to the ice awkwardly by Avalanche defender Devon Toews. Kucherov has seven goals and 26 points in 20 playoff contests this year.