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

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.

Michigan life is the good for Luke Witkowski

Even before Nikita Kucherov became the hottest goal scorer on the planet the Muscovite made quite an impression on Detroit Red Wings newcomer Luke Witkowski.

Player of the Week | Nikita Kucherov

Nikita Kucherov entered the week as a trailblazer for Tampa Bay, and ended it to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning in goals (9), assists (13), points (22), and plus/minus rating of plus-10.

Can’t Stop Kucherov!

Nikita Kucherov was once again the catalyst for the Lightning, recording 3 points in their series clinching win over Montreal