Kucherov scores go-ahead goal, two empty-netters to push Lightning past Hurricanes in season opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a third-period hat trick to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Friday night's season opener for both teams. Kucherov beat goaltender Frederick Andersen for the go-ahead power-play goal with a low slap shot on...