On a team that has multiple high-end players, Kucherov is leading the Bolts in scoring by a margin of 19, accounting for 47 helpers, 68 points and a plus-14 rating through 42 outings this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) scores against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 ...

with power-play catalyst Nikita Kucherov playing on both units but at different spots on the ice. The Lightning power play was the best in the NHL last season. But without Steven Stamkos ...

The Lightning right wing scores a highlight-reel goal and becomes the second player in team history to claim 600 assists.

(AP) — Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a ... one by Point. He has 23 this season, one behind Edmonton star Leon Draisaitl for the NHL lead. Veteran forward Chris Kreider returned ...

PITTSBURGH — Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2. Brandon Hagel also scored for the Lightning, and Anthony Cirelli and Nick ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had two ... to tie Marcel Dionne for 11th on the NHL’s career list. Lightning: Looked lethargic early, but Kucherov snapped a 2-2 tie with his 20th goal ...