Nikita Kucherov - NHL News & Rumors

Gets game winner in overtime Kucherov delivered a goal and assist, both on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over Minnesota.

Impact His goal stood as the winner. Kucherov tied Martin St. Louis for the third-most OT goals in franchise history with 10, behind Steven Stamkos (13) and Brayden Point (12). With a potential trade in the future, he may not move up that list.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Kucherov scores power-play goal in overtime and Lightning rally for 4-3 win over Wild

Nikita Kucherov scored a power-play goal 3:23 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Paul Bissonnette rips Lightning GM over Nikita Kucherov's trade request Poor communication cost Tampa Bay its relationship with Nikita Kucherov.

4 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Four-game, seven-assist streak Kucherov put up two assists Tuesday in a 4-2 win over Detroit.

Impact He set up Brayden Point on both goals; it was Point's first multi-goal game this season. Kucherov is on a four-game, seven-assist streak (10 shots), but he is stuck at four goals in 14 games after averaging 42 over the last three seasons. Kuch is shooting as much as he did last season, but his puck luck has been miserable. Last season, his shooting percentage was 19.0, but it's just 10.5 this year. Kucherov will go on a run soon, but it remains to be seen if that's in Tampa Bay or elsewhere.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Point scores 2 goals to lift the Lightning to a 4-2 victory over the Red Wings

Brayden Point scored two goals, Anthony Cirelli got one and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 for their seventh straight home win

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cast Your Vote: Kucherov, Larkin, Goal of the Year | NHL.com NHL Now gets into the Election Day spirit by casting their votes on Nikita Kucherov's future, where Dylan Larkin will play next, the Goal of...

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

First Shift decides on Early Returns | NHL.com The First Shift crew discuss their early returns for the Calder and Vezina trophies, if Nikita Kucherov will be traded and where Dylan Larki...

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

First Shift: First Things First | NHL.com Michael and E.J. kick off First Shift by talking about Nikita Kucherov requesting a trade from the Lightning, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins becoming t...

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

NHL Now: Nikita Kucherov Requests Trade | NHL.com The crew on NHL Now react to Nikita Kucherov's trade request, why he's well within his rights to feel disrespected during contract talks and...

NOVEMBER 3 • NHL.COM

NHL Now: Leading With This Past Weekend's Best | NHL.com The crew on NHL Now react to Nikita Kucherov's trade request, how it shifts the NHL landscape, how the situation got to this point and if th...

NOVEMBER 2 • NHL.COM

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication

Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning because he feels disrespected by a lack of communication with general manager Julien BriseBois

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Nikita Kucherov reveals real reason behind trade request Lightning star reveals surprising reason behind his trade request.

NOVEMBER 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

NHL On The Fly: Top Moments | NHL.com A recap of the top moments of the night, including Steven Stamkos facing off against Nikita Kucherov and more

NOVEMBER 1 • NHL.COM

Three points in another day in office Kucherov had three assists Saturday in a 5-4 shootout loss to Nashville.

Impact It was another day in the office for the superstar despite the furor around his trade request. Late Friday, Bolts general manager Julien Brisbois made it clear "We unequivocally have no intention of trading Nikita." Kucherov is on a three-game, five-assist streak that includes seven shots and four PIM. The reigning Hart trophy winner is a fantasy cornerstone, so fingers crossed this doesn't get to the point of sitting out. So far, so good.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Kucherov Shines in Lightning Loss as Trade Rumors Continue Just a day after the breaking news that Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning, they returned to the ice. While...

OCTOBER 31 • SI.COM

Lightning vs. Predators | NHL Highlights | Oct 31, 2026

OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE

Kucherov and Stamkos, Just Like Old Times ⚡

OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE

Expected to play despite trade request Kucherov is expected to continue playing for the Lightning while the team works on accommodating the trade request he made that was publicly announced Friday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN...

Impact Fantasy managers can rest easy for now knowing that Kucherov will stay in the lineup for the time being. However, as we've seen earlier this week with Dylan Larkin, the player can choose to start sitting out at any time if they're not satisfied with the process. Kucherov is in the final year of his deal and will submit a 10-team list of approved destinations to help the Lightning reach a deal. Expect Kucherov to remain in a prominent role until a trade is imminent.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says

Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he is not re-signing with the team and has asked for a trade, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The A...

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Nashville takes on Tampa Bay following Forsberg's 2-goal game

The Nashville Predators host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Filip Forsberg's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Predators' 4-3 loss

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Postgame Media at UTA | Cooper, Point, Kucherov

OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Three Stars of the Night | NHL.com Alex Tuch (2 goals), Nikita Kucherov (became Lightning all-time points leader), and Drake Batherson (hat trick) earn three stars honors

OCTOBER 25 • NHL.COM

Sets Tampa's franchise points record Kucherov logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

Impact With the helper, Kucherov is now the all-time points leader for the Lightning with 1,138 and counting. He had tied Steven Stamkos for the record Tuesday with a three-point effort. At 33 years old, Kucherov has plenty of time to add to his totals, though he is slated for unrestricted free agency in the summer if he doesn't reach an extension with the Lightning. He's off to a great start this year with four goals, 10 helpers, 31 shots on net and a plus-2 rating across 11 outings.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dmitri Simashev scores his second goal in OT as Mammoth beat Lightning 5-4

Dmitri Simashev scored his second goal of the game at 1:44 of overtime as the Utah Mammoth beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Lightning vs. Mammoth | NHL Highlights | Oct 24, 2026

OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

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Nikita Kucherov scores power-play goal in overtime and Lightning rally for 4-3 win over Wild

Brayden Point scores 2 goals to lift the Lightning to a 4-2 victory over the Red Wings

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication

Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says

Nashville takes on Tampa Bay following Forsberg's 2-goal game

Dmitri Simashev scores his second goal in OT as Mammoth beat Lightning 5-4