Nikita Kucherov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Lightning Defeat Canucks in Hurricane-Postponed Home Opener

Nikita Kucherov remained red-hot to start the season, scoring the opening goal of the game as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 to win their home opener, which was delayed due to the damage occurred in the Tampa area from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 12

Lightning Round: Lightning and Crunch kick off their seasons in grand fashion

Friday night could not have gone better for the Tampa Bay Lightning and their AHL affiliate. The Lightning won a hard-fought game against the Carolina Hurricanes, 4-1.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Dose.ca / October 12

Top-4: third-period hat trick (including two empty-net goals) for Nikita Kucherov

It was the calm before the storm last night, as we were treated to four games in the National Hockey League, as a preview of the 13 games scheduled for today.

Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / October 12

NHL roundup: Nikita Kucherov's hat trick lifts Lightning to win

Nikita Kucherov scored a hat trick in the final nine minutes and the Tampa Bay Lightning posted a 4-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in the season opener for both teams Friday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / October 11

Nikita Kucherov's hat trick leads Lightning past Hurricanes

Nikita Kucherov scored a hat trick in the final nine minutes and the Tampa Bay Lightning posted a 4-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in the season opener for both teams Friday night in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

2024-25 NHL Award predictions: Daily Faceoff staff picks

Our panel of voters hasn’t simply peppered the ballot with McDavid and Matthews. There were some surprises in the process.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Hockey Patrol / October 2

Nikita Kucherov drops the gloves after Josh Davies throws huge hit on Victor Hedman

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov tried to spark his team during a preseason game against Florida, taking out Josh Davies after a hit on Victor Hedman.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / September 16

Lightning Superstar Tops NHL 25 RW Rankings

Since Nikita Kucherov joined the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2013-2014 season, he's been one of the most productice players in the NHL. It's been 10 seasons in the league, and Kucherov has managed to score at least 85 points six times and has twice led the NHL in scoring.

EA is rolling out the first round of NHL 25 ratings, with Nikita Kucherov and Artemi Panarin leading the Wingers

The 2024 NHL season is just around the corner, so close that EA Sports is already starting to roll out the first round of NHL 25 ratings. This initial

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Who Has the Better Contract? Leon Draisaitl or Nikita Kucherov

Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ front office made history on Tuesday (Sept. 3). The Oilers signed their superstar center to an eight-year, $112 million contract that kicks in for the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 7

Top 10 Hart Trophy candidates for 2024-25

The 2024-25 Hart race projects to be just as difficult to predict. Who has the inside track?

Oilers’ Connor McDavid says overtraining in off-season led to sluggish start in 2023-24

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / TheLeafsnation / September 3

An ode to Nikita Kucherov’s creativity, inventiveness and making the game look easy

As part of The Leafs Nation’s Atlantic Division preview series, the TLN staff are examining the most compelling storylines and angles from each team. Here

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / August 15

Lightning Superstar Named Top Winger in NHL

The NHL Network is ramping up for the 2024-25 season by ranking the best players in each position, with a superstar from the Tampa Bay Lightning leading the way for the wingers.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Dose.ca / June 27

Nikita Kucherov couldn’t care less about trophy night

On February 2, 2024, a few months ago, I wrote an article on the site saying that Nikita Kucherov couldn’t care less about the All-Star Event. My title: “Nikita Kucherov couldn’t care less about the All-Star Event”.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

NHL announces Ted Lindsay Award finalists

The National Hockey League has announced the three finalists for the 2024 Ted Lindsay Award.

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The 'Calder Memorial Trophy winners' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov wins Art Ross Trophy

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov won the Art Ross Trophy for the 2023-24 regular season leading the NHL with 44 goals and 100 assists for 144 points in 81 games.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Kucherov Pulls Further Ahead in Scoring Race With 3-Point Night

Another big night for Nikita Kucherov is in the books. He has another three-point night, putting the Tampa Bay Lightning en route to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Nikita Kucherov breaks his own Lightning single-season record with 129th point

Congrats, Nikita Kucherov. You’ve caught Nikita Kucherov. The Tampa Bay Lightning superstar right winger assisted on goals in the first and second period of Wednesday night’s road game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 27

NHL bets: Three plus-money bets for Tuesday, Feb. 27

We had a forgettable evening on the ice to start to our week, and now it's all about finding some steady ground in the NHL prop market. We've got just the ticket for Tuesday's slate.

Lightning star reaches 100-point mark, joining elite company

Lightning face Flyers in key matchup for both teams

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Oilersnation / February 26

Is Nikita Kucherov’s season enough to win the Hart Trophy and Valeri Nichuskin cleared from NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

There’s no denying the great season Nikita Kucherov is having. His 38 goals and 64 assists have him leading the league in points, with 102, six up on his next closest competitor in the Art Ross Trophy race, Nathan MacKinnon.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / February 25

Lightning star reaches 100-point mark, joining elite company

Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov joined an exclusive group after becoming the first player in the NHL this season to reach the 100-point mark.

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Sidney Crosby keeps Penguins in playoff hunt with a huge game

Former Vezina Trophy winner unlikely to waive no-movement clause

Sabres activate key defenseman off IR

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / February 25

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov becomes first NHL player to reach 100 points this season

Tampa Bay Lighting forward Nikita Kucherov has officially become the first NHL player to reach the 100-point plateau this season. In a Sunday afternoon game between the Lightning and New Jersey Devils, Kucherov put up two assists to bring his point total up to the triple digits.