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Nikita Kucherov Takes Home Second Art Ross Trophy

Nikita Kucherov captures the Art Ross Trophy once again. Nikita Kucherov beat out the competition with 144 points in a near season-long race, which at times was between as many as three players – the other two being Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid.

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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov wins Art Ross Trophy

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov won the Art Ross Trophy for the 2023-24 regular season leading the NHL with 44 goals and 100 assists for 144 points in 81 games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 12 hours ago

Lightning & Panthers Facing Off in Latest Playoff Battle of Florida

For just the third time ever, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers are set to face off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All three have happened in the last four seasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / 18 hours ago

Kucherov Joins Rare Company in Lightning’s Win Over Maple Leafs

In what was otherwise a meaningless game before beginning the playoffs, Nikita Kucherov joined rare company by becoming only the fifth player in NHL history to reach 100 assists in a season during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 6-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / ClutchPoints / 22 hours ago

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov joins unreal Wayne Gretzky-led club during beatdown of Maple Leafs

The final day of the NHL regular season consisted of multiple milestone watches across the league’s four games in action on Wednesday. The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 6-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs was the main event, as superstars Nikita Kucherov and Auston Matthews vied for their 100th assist and 70th goal of the season, respectively.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / 23 hours ago

Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltending and Acquisition Final Report Cards

It is Tampa Bay Lightning report card time! The Tampa Bay Lightning have wrapped up the 2023-24 regular season. The Bolts completely turned their season around with stellar play throughout the 2024 months of the season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / April 18

Tampa Bay Lightning will start their playoff series on Sunday, April 21st

During the Lightning’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the NHL announced the schedule for the Eastern Conference’s first games. The Lightning will kick things off down in Sunrise on Sunday, April 21st at 12:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 18

NHL roundup: Nikita Kucherov's 100th assist lifts Lightning

NHL point leader Nikita Kucherov made history by recording his 100th assist of the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday.

Nikita Kucherov News / ESPN / April 17

Lightning's Kucherov 5th player with 100 assists

Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player to have a 100-assist season as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Nikita Kucherov gets milestone, but Auston Matthews doesn't

Nikita Kucherov gets 100th assist, but Auston Matthews can't reach 70 goals

Nikita Kucherov got his milestone, but Auston Matthews did not.

Canadiens make big decision on future of head coach Martin St. Louis

Two-time Stanley Cup champion retires

Wild make contract decision with goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury

Capitals' playoff-clinching win a reminder that D.C. is a hockey town

Stanley Cup playoffs: Three prop bets for the Bruins-Leafs Round 1 series

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 17

Nikita Kucherov gets assist No. 100 as Lightning drop Leafs

NHL point leader Nikita Kucherov made history by recording his 100th assist of the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov becomes fifth player in NHL history to reach 100 assists in a season

For the second time this season, a talented player has joined a select class of great players. On Wednesday night, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player in National Hockey League history to reach 100 assists in a single season.

Steven Stamkos News / ClutchPoints / April 17

The 3 most likely landing spots if Steven Stamkos tests free agency

The Tampa Bay Lightning are about to begin a hopeful Stanley Cup run, but they could be in danger of losing a key player this summer. Veteran Steven Stamkos is going to be an unrestricted free agent and there is a chance he may leave.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

Florida Panthers: 1st in Atlantic Division, 110 points Tampa Bay Lightning: 1st Eastern Conference Wild Card, 96 points* * – with one game remaining To

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 17

Lightning, Leafs look to halt three-game skids in season finale

In their final regular-season matchup Wednesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will try to put three-game slides behind them. In doing so, the two Atlantic Division clubs will meet for the fourth time in their season finale in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 15