Nikita Kucherov Archives

Lightning Respond to Kucherov Benching

Steve Marowski | December 20, 2019

In the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-3 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators Tuesday night, Nikita Kucherov did not play most of the third period. He hurt his foot blocking a…

NHL Rumors: Byfuglien, Kucherov, Kings, Maple Leafs, Devils, More

Jim Parsons | December 19, 2019

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is more information coming to light about Dustin Byfuglien’s apparent sudden change of heart when it comes to work with the Winnipeg Jets. Elliotte…

Kucherov Scores in OT to Lift Lightning past Predators 3-2

The Canadian Press | December 3, 2019

NASHVILLE — Nikita Kucherov scored at 2:35 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
Victor Hedman and Ondrej Palat also scored and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 30 shots as the Lightning snap…

Bolts Breakdown: Lightning’s Little Mistakes Causing Big Problems

Steve Marowski | December 1, 2019

This was one of the toughest weeks the Tampa Bay Lightning have faced this season. They started the week hosting the Buffalo Sabres and defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis…

Bolts Breakdown: Lightning Starting to Find Their Game

Steve Marowski | November 24, 2019

It was a good week for the Tampa Bay Lightning who won two of three games and picked up four out of six possible points. However, they started the week…

Lightning 2019-20 Quarter-Mark Report Card

Steve Marowski | November 24, 2019

We’re almost a quarter of the way through the 2019-20 season, and to say the Tampa Bay Lightning have underperformed is an understatement. The team is 11-7-2 so far, which…

Kucherov, Stamkos Key Lightning’s 9-3 Rout over Rangers

The Canadian Press | November 14, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists, Steven Stamkos scored his 399th career goal and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the New…

Kucherov Scores, Lightning Top Sabres 3-2 in Sweden

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2019

STOCKHOLM — Nikita Kucherov scored and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Friday night in the first of their…

Are the Lightning in a Goal-Scoring Slump?

Eugene Helfrick | October 25, 2019

The start of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2019-20 season has been far from perfect. Despite posting a positive 5-3-1 record through their first nine games, the Lightning have looked a…

Bolts Breakdown: Undisciplined & Inconsistent to Start the Season

Steve Marowski | October 14, 2019

Before the 2019-20 season began, the Tampa Bay Lightning were the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup. They were one of the best teams in regular-season history last season,…

Kucherov’s Goal, Assist Help Lightning Beat Panthers 5-2

The Canadian Press | October 3, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist, Kevin Shattenkirk and Pat Maroon scored in their Tampa Bay debuts, and the Lightning opened the season with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
Last season’…

Islanders Rebuild Hurt by Poor Draft Picks

Matt Rothman | September 24, 2019

It is very easy to look back on what could have been for the New York Islanders, but some of the decisions in the 10 years have definitely not worked…