Kucherov Lapping the Field in Hart Trophy Race The Canadian Press | April 3, 2019 Connor McDavid knows better than to risk making end-of-season NHL award projections. Through no fault of his own, the Edmonton Oilers captain was not included among last year’s three MVP candidates, causing a stir back home. So McDavid understandably d…
Lightning’s Kucherov Still Has More to Prove Ryan Szporer | March 7, 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov’s record-tying night, when he matched Vincent Lecavalier’s 108 points on the season, should still leave fans wanting. Namely more. Kucherov Does It All for…
Lightning Down Jets – Kucherov Reaches Milestone The Canadian Press | March 6, 2019 TAMPA, Fla. — Nikita Kucherov tied the Tampa Bay Lightning’s single-season points record with a pair of assists to lead Tampa Bay to a 5-2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Kucherov’s two points give him 108 on the season to tie the s…
NHL News & Notes: Boucher, Coyne Schofield & More Brandon Share-Cohen | March 1, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, Guy Boucher has been fired by the Ottawa Senators, Kendall Coyne Schofield has been hired by the NHL Network as a studio analyst and the…
NHL News & Notes: Kucherov, Smith, Perry & More Brandon Share-Cohen | February 2, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, Nikita Kucherov and Zach Smith have both been fined for slashing, Corey Perry is set to make his season debut and a quick waiver-wire update.…
Lightning Weekly Flash: Kucherov, All-Star Snubs & the Streak Eugene Helfrick | January 10, 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…
Lightning Shock Devils 5-1 – Kucherov Tallies 4 Points The Canadian Press | December 4, 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 Eugene Helfrick | November 19, 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…
Lightning’s Slow Start Leads to Scoring Onslaught The Hockey Writers | November 4, 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,…
Lightning’s Stamkos & Kucherov Off to Unusually Quiet Start The Hockey Writers | October 27, 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…
Lightning Triplets: Can They Rekindle Past Success? Steve Marowski | October 24, 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…
Lightning’s Quest For the Cup Begins Today The Hockey Writers | October 6, 2018 It’s almost that time. Jerseys are pressed and hung in lockers with care, for the Tampa Bay Lightning will soon be there. Rookies eyes are dancing here and there. A…