Will Nikita Kucherov be the next NHL player to hit 1,000 career points? While speaking to reporters, including Erik Erlendsson [https://x.com/Erik_Erlendsson/status/1861083168826106164], Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper shared that he expects forward Nick Paul to be out for the rest of this week at least. Paul, 29, last played on Nov. 19 against the Pittsburgh Penguins and has been out since due to an injury. Nick Paul [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEwOTgwODY4MDc0Nzc2NTUz/usatsi_24629630.jpg] Nick Paul Paul has had an excellent start to the season with the Bolts. In 17 games with the Atlantic Division club, the 6-foot-4 forward has five goals, 13 points, 19 hits, and a plus-2 rating. This is after he set career highs last season with 24 goals, 22 assists, and 46 points. RECENT LIGHTNING NEWS Lightning Star Makes History With Monster Performance [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-star-makes-history-with-monster-performance] Lightning Have Intriguing Trade Target From Senators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-have-intriguing-trade-target-from-senators] Lightning Have Clear Need To Address Through Trade [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-have-clear-need-to-address-through-trade] Former Lightning Star Named Top Trade Candidate [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/former-lightning-star-named-top-trade-candidate] Lightning Prospect Off To Hot Start In AHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-prospect-off-to-a-hot-start-in-ahl] Ex-Lightning Top Prospect Lands Big Extension [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/ex-lightning-top-prospect-lands-big-extension] Lightning Superstar Hits Massive New Milestone [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-superstar-hits-massive-new-milestone] Important Lightning Forward Ruled Out Against Blue Jackets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/important-lightning-forward-ruled-out-against-blue-jackets]