Posts About "Nikita Kucherov"
Lightning Weekly Flash: Kucherov, All-Star Snubs & the Streak
January 10th, 2019 Well, it finally happened folks. After going more than a month without suffering a regulation loss, the Tampa Bay Lightning finally came out of a game without earning a point this week. In the final game of their California road trip, a tired Lightning squad lost to the San Jose Sharks. So the dream of Tampa Bay ending the...
Lightning Shock Devils 5-1 - Kucherov Tallies 4 Points
December 4th, 2018 NEWARK, N.J. — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists for his first four-point game, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to an easy 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, Steven Stamkos added...
Lightning Need to Split-Up Stamkos & Kucherov
November 19th, 2018 If you look at the Tampa Bay Lightning's roster, talent jumps off the page. From young forwards to veteran defensemen, the Lightning are one of the deepest teams in the NHL. At the forefront of their roster, of course, are Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos, two all-world shooters who are among the best in the NHL at scoring...
Lightning's Slow Start Leads to Scoring Onslaught
November 4th, 2018 For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2018-19 season has been a tale of two offenses. The first couple of games provided a painful flashback to last year's Eastern Conference Final, where a potent offense suddenly couldn't find the back of the net. That resulted in two consecutive shutouts, the latter of which was the final blow...
Lightning's Stamkos & Kucherov Off to Unusually Quiet Start
October 27th, 2018 For the Tampa Bay Lightning, production from their top two offensive threats is key to sustained success. Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov have the elite skill set to impact a game with their sniping and play-making abilities. Opponents have their hands full with each, as it usually takes more than one player to slow them...
Lightning Triplets: Can They Rekindle Past Success?
October 24th, 2018 On Oct. 24, 2014, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper decided to pair Tyler Johnson, Nikita Kucherov and Ondrej Palat on the same line, and they became known as 'The Triplets' to Lightning fans. Each player has their own style and brings something different to the team. Johnson is a speedy center who can blow past...
