It might be easy to put the blame on Nikita Kucherov for the Lightning’s third straight first-round playoff exit, but just ...

Tampa Bay Lightning star right winger Nikita Kucherov is one of three finalists for the Hart Trophy, underscoring his excellent regular-season performance this year.

Kucherov on Thursday sealed his second consecutive Art Ross Trophy, given annually to the player who leads the NHL in regular season scoring. He put his finishing touches on an NHL-best season with ...

Nikita Kucherov’s performance — specifically his inability to score goals — is a big reason for that. The NHL’s leading scorer has gone 14 consecutive postseason games without a goal. He’s also gone ...

Nikita Kucherov's shocking 15-game goal drought in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs contributed to the Tampa Bay Lightning's early exit. The Florida Panthers' physical game plan successfully neutralized ...

The award is presented annually to “the most outstanding player in the NHL,” as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning are amid a much longer offseason than anyone in the organization would have liked. After advancing to ...

Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov is one of three finalists for the Hart Trophy awarded to the player most valuable to his ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a 0-2 series hole against the Florida Panthers. Going against the defending Stanley Cup champions was already a daunting task for the Lightning, but this deficit is ...

We’re in a golden age for superstars enforcing their will in the playoffs. Yet, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl can’t be ...

The Florida Panthers shut down NHL leading scorer Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning 2-0 on Thursday night at Amelie Arena. The Panthers now lead their best-of-seven series 2-0 ...