Kucherov conceded to Stamkos the right to score
The Russian striker chalked up two points.
The Vancouver Canucks lost 2-5 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL home game.
The hosts threw the puck Russian striker Andrey Kuzmenko.
The guests have a goal and an assist on the account of forward Nikita Kucherov. At the end of the match, he did not shoot at an empty net and assisted Stephen Stamkos, who then scored a hat-trick.
Malkin's three points didn't save Pittsburgh from losing to Ottawa.