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first_reported: 2026-11-12 16:31 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 16:31 EST
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# Kucherov nets natural hat trick in Lightning's 8-3 win over Sabres

Nikita Kucherov scored a natural hat trick and had an assist as the Lightning beat the Sabres 8-3 Wednesday, their fourth win in five games.

Section: [Sports](/tampa-bay/section/life.md) · Entities: [Nikita Kucherov](/tampa-bay/wiki/nikita-kucherov.md), [Tampa Bay Lightning](/tampa-bay/wiki/tampa-bay-lightning.md), [Buffalo Sabres](/tampa-bay/wiki/buffalo-sabres.md)

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC)](https://www.tampabay28.com/sports/kucherov-has-natural-hat-trick-in-lightnings-8-3-romp-over-sabres), 2026-11-12 16:31 EST: Kucherov has natural hat trick in Lightning's 8-3 romp over Sabres

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