Top 10 Russians in the NHL Today Matthew Zator | March 6, 2024 Russians comprise some of the most talented, most dominant players in the NHL today. In the past decade alone, they have won Vezina Trophies, “Rocket” Richards, Hart Memorials, Art Ross…
Kucherov Eclipses 100 Points, Remains Hart Trophy Contender Nick Haydon | February 26, 2024 Nikita Kucherov scored his 38th goal and added three assists to reach 102 points and lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday (Feb. 25).…
The 4 Hart Trophy Frontrunners Making Good Cases for the Award Mike Fink | February 25, 2024 The 2023-24 season has put together one of the most exciting Hart Trophy races in recent memory and possibly of all time. Usually, there is a clear favorite or it’s…
NHL’s Top 10 Right Wingers for 2023-24: Midseason Update Rupert McDonald | February 19, 2024 At the beginning of the 2023-24 season, we here at THW put together a list of the top 10 current right wingers in the NHL. These lists are highly subjective,…
Misunderstood Nikita Kucherov Is the Ultimate Competitor Nick Haydon | February 16, 2024 Nikita Kucherov may be one of the quietest superstars in the NHL. He does not like to talk to media. He does not go on podcasts or do long-form interviews.…
2023-24 Hart Trophy Tracker: March Update Alex Chauvancy | February 6, 2024 Welcome to THW’s 2023-24 Hart Trophy tracker. We’ll be using a combination of advanced and traditional stats to determine who’s in the running for the Hart Trophy, just as we…
NHL 2023-24 Power Rankings: Week 17 Eugene Helfrick | January 29, 2024 For most, sports are a break from day-to-day reality. Win or lose, watching a game, discussing it with friends, listening to podcasts, or obsessing over a fantasy team is a…
Kucherov’s 4-Point Night Keeps Him in the Thick of Award Races Harrison Smajovits | January 24, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night to pick up a 6-3 win. This game capped off a much-needed winning road trip, and Nikita Kucherov…
NHLers by Country: On Top of Their Game and the World Ryan Szporer | January 21, 2024 It may be called the National Hockey League, but it sure feels more like it could be an international one. Of course, the now-defunct International Hockey League was in operation…
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Named 2024 NHL All-Star Harrison Smajovits | January 4, 2024 Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been given the nod for another trip to the NHL All-Star. This will be the fifth All-Star selection of his career. Kucherov played…
3 New Year’s Resolutions for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2024 Jim Bay | January 1, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning finished up the 2023 calendar year by defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on New Year’s Eve, which came on the heels of a 5-1 thrashing the…
Kucherov at 300 Goals: Ranking Him Among Lightning Greats Harrison Smajovits | December 28, 2023 The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Wednesday night, but there was still a moment of celebration. When Nikita Kucherov got the Bolts on the board…