# Nikita Kucherov
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Nikita Igorevich Kucherov (Russian: Никита Игоревич Кучеров; born 17 June 1993) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Regarded as one of the NHL's top offensive performers, Kucherov won the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer, the Ted Lindsay Award as the best player voted by fellow NHL players, and the Hart Memorial Trophy as the most valuable player to his team for the 2018–19 season.
== Playing career ==
=== Junior ===
Kucherov originally played professionally in his native Russia, for CSKA Moscow, of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Bucs Jalon Daniels' Opportunity, Lightning Lose Opener & Rays-Yankees ALDS Starts Saturday
The Lightning's season opener went about as sideways as a game can go: a 5-1 loss at Madison Square Garden capped by Igor Shesterkin becoming the first goaltender in Rangers history to score a goal, while Tampa Bay finished 0-for-7 on the power play. Rick and Steve dig into why it wasn't as alarmin…
Lightning Searching for Answers After 5-1 Loss to Rangers | Last Call - October 1, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026-27 season with a disappointing 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. While Nikita Kucherov provided the lone Lightning goal, the story of the night was the Rangers' relentless pressure, dominant special teams, and a rare goalie goal from …
Bolts Opener: What Went Wrong, Power Play Concerns & Caps Preview | Lightning Power Lunch - October 2, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026-27 season with a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers, and on today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down what happened at Madison Square Garden and where the Lightning go from here. From Igor Shesterkin's goalie goal to T…
Tampa Bay Lightning EMBARRASSED in Season Opener as Jon Cooper Issues Brutal Wake-Up Call
Tampa Bay Lightning stumble out of the gate with an embarrassing 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers—including the humiliation of surrendering the first goalie goal in Rangers history. Can the Bolts recover before restless fans turn up the heat? Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down what went wrong,…
Lightning Home Opener, Vasilevskiy's 600th Game and Carlson Faces Capitals | Daily Strike - October 3, 2026
It's Home Opener day in Tampa Bay.
On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for the Tampa Bay Lightning's home opener as the Washington Capitals visit Benchmark International Arena. After dropping their season opener in New York, the Bolts look to bounce back on home ice, where they …
Lightning Find Their Identity, Lilleberg Update & Kucherov Closing In on History | Into The Blue - October 5, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 1-1 through two games, and on this week's Into The Blue, Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce break down the dramatic difference between Game 1 in New York and the impressive home-opening victory over Washington.
The duo discusses the team's renewed intensity, physical play, an…
Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel IGNITE the Tampa Bay Lightning With POWERFUL Performances
Tampa Bay Lightning rebound after a rough Game 1, showing renewed urgency and recalibrated focus to claim a decisive win over the Washington Capitals. With standout performances from Jake Guentzel, Brandon Hagel, and blue-liner Karlsson’s first point for the team, are the Bolts signaling a return t…
Adam Oates on the Cam & Strick podcast
On this episode we are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer and former NHL center Adam Oates. He breaks down the art of being a playmaker, what’s missing from today’s game, Connor Bedard, Sidney Crosby, Nikita Kucherov, offseason training, analytics and much more.Download the app today and use promo code…
Lightning Beat Flyers 4-1, Vasilevskiy in Top 20 & Kucherov Sets Franchise Record | Daily Strike - October 6, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning are heating up early in the season.
On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick recaps the Lightning's impressive 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, their second consecutive win as the Bolts improved to 2-1-0 on the season. Tampa Bay controlled play from start to finish,…
What's Changed Since Opening Night and Dominic James' Return? | Daily Strike - October 7, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning are riding a two-game winning streak and looking to complete a perfect opening homestand as they prepare to host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick recaps the latest from practice and examines what's fueled Tampa Bay's turnaround af…
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