Kucherov forced to leave game after crosscheck from Toews

Nikita Kucherov led the way in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the Stanley Cup Final. The Russian recorded two assists, a plus-three rating, and six shots on goal.

However, he was forced to leave the game with what looked like a lower-body injury after a cross-check from Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews in the third period of last night's matchup.

Watch the play here:

Lightning's head coach Jon Cooper was not happy about the incident when asked about it after the game:

There has also been no update on Kucherov's availability for game four, but the head coach expects the all-star winger to play.

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