Nikita Kucherov

Fellow players in awe of Kucherov’s relentlessness

By: Chris Lomon

A finalist for the 2023-24 Ted Lindsay Award, Nikita Kucherov’s dedication has earned praise from former Tampa Bay Lightning teammates Luke Schenn and Ross Colton.

June 13, 2024

2023-24 Ted Lindsay Award: Kucherov, MacKinnon, Matthews announced as finalists

By: NHLPA Media Release

Kucherov and Matthews are each seeking their second TLA, while MacKinnon is vying for his first award.

May 8, 2024

Lightning's Kucherov out 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery

By: Canadian Press

The timeframe would mean Kucherov could be back playing just before or after the New Year.

October 27, 2021

Hedman, Kucherov impacting Lightning beyond the points

By: Chris Lomon

Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman are undoubtedly two big reasons the Tampa Bay Lightning have got within a pair of wins away from lifting the Stanley Cup.

September 24, 2020

Nikita Kucherov on receiving the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award

By: NHLPA Staff

Nikita Kucherov discusses the meaning of receiving the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award.

June 19, 2019

NHLPA members select Nikita Kucherov as 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award recipient

By: NHLPA Staff

The NHLPA announced today that Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning is the recipient of the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award.

June 19, 2019

Players weigh in on specialness of Ted Lindsay Award

By: NHLPA Staff

Ahead of the 2019 NHL Awards, players spoke to NHLPA.com to weigh in on what makes the TLA one of the most coveted honours and what makes this season’s finalists so special.

June 19, 2019

My Top 5 | 2018-19 TLA edition

By: Chris Lomon

Three superstars. One legend. One honour. Wednesday night, the recipient of the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award (TLA) will be announced.

June 18, 2019

From first road roommate to TLA finalist, Killorn a firsthand witness to Kucherov's ascent

By: Chris Lomon

His top-shelf stats speak volumes about the season he had, but Ted Lindsay Award (TLA) finalist Nikita Kucherov is quick to deflect any praise that comes his way.

June 18, 2019

My biggest influence | Father's Day

By: NHLPA Staff

Max Domi, Bo Horvat, Nikita Kucherov, Taylor Hall, Nathan MacKinnon, Mark Scheifele and John Tavares weigh in on who they draw inspiration and guidance from most.

June 15, 2019

My biggest influence with Jones, Kucherov, Kuznetsov, Larkin, Oshie

By: NHLPA Staff

From post-game chats (or if you're Seth Jones, frantic mid-game texts) to off-ice life lessons, these players have one thing in common – moms that do it all.

May 12, 2019

Who said it | Part II

By: NHLPA Staff

Jamie Benn needed to phone in a lifeline and we stuck to honest editing (sorry, Tyler Seguin) as the players try to guess who said it!

May 3, 2019

Who said it | Part I

By: NHLPA Staff

Shots fired by Clayton Keller and Nathan MacKinnon, who play "Who said it" joined by Taylor Hall, Bo Horvat, Ryan Johansen, Nikita Kucherov, Dylan Larkin, Josh Manson, T.J. Oshie, Mark Scheifele and Eric Staal!

April 29, 2019

Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nikita Kucherov named as Hart Trophy finalists

By: Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby and Tampa Bay Lightning right-winger Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for the NHL's Hart Trophy.

April 28, 2019

2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: Kane, Kucherov, McDavid

By: NHLPA Media Release

The NHLPA announced today the three finalists for the 2018-19 Ted Lindsay Award are forwards Patrick Kane, Nikita Kucherov, and Connor McDavid.

April 25, 2019

Player of the Week | Nikita Kucherov

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Nikita Kucherov capped his record-setting year with his first career Art Ross Trophy along with a single-season scoring record for a Russian-born player.

April 8, 2019

Passing Fancy: How Lightning's Nikita Kucherov became a star

By: Canadian Press

The lesson Nikita Kucherov learned from childhood coach Gennady Kurdin is on display every time he laces up his skates and steps on to the ice.

April 4, 2019

Player of the Week | Nikita Kucherov

By: Chris Lomon

Tampa’s talented right wing and the NHL’s leading scorer, reeled off four consecutive multi-point games over the past week, and also lit up the scoresheet with five points last night.

February 19, 2019

My Top 5 | assist leaders

By: Chris Lomon

Consider them Santa’s little helpers, the ones who are quick to gift-wrap perfect passes for their teammates.

December 18, 2018

Lightning sign Kucherov to 8-year extension through 2026-27

By: Canadian Press

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Nikita Kucherov to an eight-year contract extension worth an average of $9.5 million in salary and annual bonuses.

July 10, 2018