Lightning wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is tied up by Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola, left, and center Eetu Luostarinen during the first period in Game 2 Thursday night. Kucherov has failed to score ...

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) goes low to get around Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Scott Laughton (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 9, 2025 ...

At the end of the season, we got a taste of Ivan Demidov with the Canadiens. The talented young Russian forward only played a ...

Tampa Bay Lightning star right winger Nikita Kucherov is one of three finalists for the Hart Trophy, underscoring his excellent regular-season performance this year.

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) skates around the goal during a timeout during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, March 20, 2025.

TAMPA, Fla. — Inside the Lightning dressing room, there was no doubt Nikita Kucherov was the NHL’s most valuable player this season. This week, the star right winger received the ...

Or maybe you just blame Nikita Kucherov. That’s what often happens this time of year, you know. Everyone whispers that a team’s stars need to play like stars in big games.

TAMPA, Fla. — In a crowded field of generational talents, Tampa Bay Lightning wing Nikita Kucherov hides in plain sight. That’s often the case with Kucherov, who just won his second ...

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Ted Lindsay award as the NHL's most outstanding player as chosen by his peers. Kucherov and Colorado teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar ...

Kucherov is now the confirmed winner of the Ted Lindsay and the Art Ross Trophy after leading the NHL with 121 points. He’s also won the Art Ross Trophy in 2023-24 and in 2018-19. Nikita ...