National Hockey League

Nikita Kucherov named NHL's first star of the week

NEW YORK (March 23, 2026) – Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg and ...

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov extends wild assist streak that’s only topped by Wayne Gretzky

Nikita Kucherov's assist against the Minnesota Wild means that he has now broken a major record topped only by Wayne Gretzky.
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Lightning's Nikita Kucherov Hits Career Milestone Amid Art Ross Chase

Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov has been nothing short of sensational this season. But while Bolts fans are already familiar with just how insane his scoring has been over the last few ...

“I proved today that I can play”: Nikita Kucherov on taking NHL points lead while scoring stunning first short-handed goal against Edmonton Oilers

Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov has claimed the NHL scoring lead. He achieved this milestone with a four-point game against the Edmonton Oilers. Kucherov now leads with 118 points for the ...

Cirelli gets 2nd career hat trick and Lightning move into 1st in Atlantic after beating Penguins 6-3

Anthony Cirelli registered his second career hat trick, Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three points, and the Tampa Bay ...

3-horse race: Which superstar will lead the NHL in points?

As the NHL regular season winds down, the race between Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon for the Art Ross ...