Nikita Kucherov - NHL News & Rumors

2025-26 Hart Trophy Finalists Discussion | NHL.com The NHL Tonight crew discuss the 2025-26 Hart Trophy Finalists, which include Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid

MAY 9 • NHL.COM

Deadspin | Hart finalists: Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Nikita Kucherov Deadspin | Hart finalists: Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Nikita Kucherov

MAY 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

NHL Now: Hart Trophy Finalists | NHL.com NHL Now on Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon being named finalists for the Hart Trophy

MAY 9 • NHL.COM

First Shift: Hart Trophy Finalists | NHL.com First Shift on Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon being named finalists for the Hart Trophy

MAY 8 • NHL.COM

Nikita Kucherov gives Canadiens passive-aggressive praise for their play in Round 1 - "Don't think they did anything special" Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov delivered a backhanded compliment to the Montreal Canadiens for their play in the first round.

MAY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

About Last Night: Recapping Sunday's Slate of Games | NHL.com The guys on NHL Now react to the Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning getting eliminated in the first round for the 4th straight season, plus t...

MAY 4 • NHL.COM

Jakub Dobes reveals what he really said to Nikita Kucherov during Game 7. Dobes reveals the mind games that happened at the end of the 2nd period.

MAY 4 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

"Name is Bond, James Bond": Nikita Kucherov "007" memes flood social media after Lightning star fires blank in 7th career elimination game For the seventh time in his NHL career, Nikita Kucherov went pointless in a Game 7 win-or-go-home game.

MAY 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov delivers another unenthusiastic NHL playoffs campaign | Sporting News Winger Nikita Kucherov provided another disappointing playoff campaign as the Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated in Game 7 to the Montreal...

MAY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

4th straight 1st-round exit leaves the Lightning searching for answers

The Tampa Bay Lightning dominated most of Game 7, had triple the scoring opportunities and still found a way to lose

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Canadiens visit the Lightning in game 7 of the first round

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens face off in game seven of the first round of the NHL Playoffs

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Double Doink for the Lightning 😳

MAY 2 • YOUTUBE

Goncalves scores in OT, Lightning beat Canadiens to force Game 7

Gage Goncalves scored off his own rebound at 9:03 of overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round serie...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Lightning on the brink of elimination after another home playoff loss

Another home loss in the playoffs has the Tampa Bay Lightning on the brink of an early vacation again

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Tampa Bay and Montreal meet with series tied 2-2

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Ted Lindsay Nominees | NHL.com The NHL Tonight crew discuss Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid being the Ted Lindsay nominees

APRIL 29 • NHL.COM

First Shift reacts to Ted Lindsay award finalists | NHL.com E.J. Hradek and Mike Kelly react to the announcement of the Ted Lindsay award finalists, Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid

APRIL 28 • NHL.COM

Supplies two assists in win Kucherov notched two assists, three shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 4.

Impact Kucherov's opened the playoffs on a four-game streak, accumulating a goal and five helpers. He's earned four of his assists on the power play this postseason. Kucherov set up both of Brandon Hagel's third-period tallies in this contest to help the Lightning pull off a comeback win. Expect Kucherov to continue shining as a playmaker as the Lightning look to keep battling in this tough first-round matchup.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel Might've ALSO Been Off Guard 😭

APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE

Hagel scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to tie series

Brandon Hagel scored his NHL playoffs-leading fifth and sixth goals in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night in Ga...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Montreal hosts Tampa Bay with 2-1 series lead

The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

2026 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon Favored

Which player will win the Conn Smythe Trophy at the end of the Stanley Cup playoffs? Here are the latest odds.

APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NHL Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon Favored

Montreal and Tampa Bay square off with series tied 1-1

The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

First playoff goal in three years Kucherov scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round.

Impact It was Kucherov's first playoff goal in more than three years. Yes, you read that right. His last playoff goal came in Game 1 against Toronto on April 18, 2023. Kucherov has three points, including two assists, four PIM and 10 shots in two games this postseason. He will need to continue to shine for Tampa Bay for the team to advance to the second round.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kuch with the Equalizer 👀

APRIL 22 • YOUTUBE

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