'We stand with Kuch': Fans welcome Kucherov to home ice after trade request

TAMPA, Fla. -- Brayden Point scored two goals, Anthony Cirelli added another and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight home win. Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov had two assists in his first home game since asking the Lightning for a trade. He was greeted warmly, for the most part, with fans holding up "We Stand with Kuch 86" and "Pay Stay Kuch" signs at the glass during pregame warmups. Lucas Raymond and J.T. Compher scored Detroit's goals.
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