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Nikita Kucherov Fantasy Stats

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Tampa Bay Lightning

Right Winger #86

Healthy

Height / Weight	6'0" / 180 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age)	Jun 17, 1993 (33)
ESPN Eligible	LW, RW

Current RW5

SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
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Season Stats

						SCORING
SEASON	TEAM	POS	GP	FPTS	GS	G	A	PTS	SOG	SH%	PPG	SHG	HAT	BLK	PIM	+/-
2013-14	TB	RW	49	100.1	0	9	7	16	100	9.0	3	0	0	17	14	+3
2014-15	TB	RW	81	263.9	0	28	35	63	188	14.9	2	0	1	28	35	+37
2015-16	TB	RW	77	282.5	0	30	37	67	209	14.4	9	0	0	28	30	+9
2016-17	TB	RW	74	346.4	32	40	45	85	246	16.3	17	0	2	20	38	+13
2017-18	TB	RW	80	386.2	21	39	61	100	279	14.0	8	0	0	15	42	+15
2018-19	TB	RW	82	436.3	70	41	87	128	246	16.7	15	0	0	31	62	+24
2019-20	TB	RW	68	889.2	48	33	52	85	210	15.7	4	0	0	19	38	+26
2021-22	TB	RW	47	687.6	43	25	44	69	156	16.0	9	0	1	7	22	+1
2022-23	TB	RW	82	1121.9	39	30	83	113	271	11.1	8	0	0	28	36	-2
2023-24	TB	RW	81	1390.5	76	44	100	144	306	14.4	13	0	1	35	22	+8
2024-25	TB	RW	78	1188.4	18	37	84	121	265	14.0	8	0	1	33	45	+22
2025-26	TB	RW	76	1205.2	13	44	86	130	231	19.0	7	1	1	29	50	+43
2026-27	TB	RW	16	218.0	2	5	17	22	50	10.0	2	0	0	5	6	+6
Career			891	8516.2	362	405	738	1143	2757	14.7	105	1	7	295	440	+205

Game Log

						SCORING
	TEAM	OPP	POS	FPTS	GS	G	A	PTS	SOG	SH%	PPG	SHG	HAT	BLK	PIM	+/-
Oct 15, 2026	TB	SEA	RW	15.0	1	0	0	0	8	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	-2
Oct 17, 2026	TB	VAN	RW	30.5	0	2	0	2	7	28.6	1	0	0	0	2	0
Oct 20, 2026	TB	VEG	RW	24.5	0	1	2	3	2	50.0	0	0	0	0	0	+3
Oct 23, 2026	TB	COL	RW	4.3	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	-1
Oct 24, 2026	TB	UTA	RW	9.5	0	0	1	1	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	2	-1
Oct 29, 2026	TB	WPG	RW	9.5	0	0	1	1	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Oct 31, 2026	TB	NAS	RW	20.8	1	0	3	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	+3
Nov 3, 2026	TB	DET	RW	14.5	0	0	2	2	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	+1
Nov 5, 2026	TB	CHI	RW	5.8	0	0	0	0	3	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	0
Nov 7, 2026	TB	MIN	RW	30.0	0	1	1	2	9	11.1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Last 10				164.4	2	4	10	14	41	9.8	2	0	0	3	6	+3

Lightning Lines

Even

POS	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH
C	Brayden Point	Zemgus Girgensons	Anthony Cirelli	Conor Geekie
LW	Jake Guentzel	Ilya Mikheyev	Brandon Hagel	Jeffrey Viel
RW	Nikita Kucherov	Pontus Holmberg	Gage Goncalves	Scott Sabourin
LD	Victor Hedman	Charle-Edouard D'Astous	Ryan McDonagh	J.J. Moser
RD	J.J. Moser	John Carlson	Erik Cernak	Emil Lilleberg

Power Play

POS	1ST	2ND
PP1	John Carlson	Victor Hedman
PP2	Nikita Kucherov	Anthony Cirelli
PP3	Jake Guentzel	Brandon Hagel
PP4	Brayden Point	Gage Goncalves
PP5	Charle-Edouard D'Astous	Conor Geekie

Nikita Kucherov News

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Nikita Kucherov to Stay in Lightning Lineup Despite Trade Request

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov will continue to play for the team despite requesting a trade, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports. This season, we have seen Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin sit out action as they have sought a move elsewhere, but the current plan with Kucherov is to keep him in the lineup. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced Friday that the team "unequivocally" has no intention of trading Kucherov, who won his second Hart Trophy last season. Kucherov has a modified no-trade clause on his contract, which allows him to submit a 10-team trade list.

Oct 31

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Nikita Kucherov Tells Lightning He Won't Re-Sign, Wants to Be Traded

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov isn't interested in re-signing with the team and would like to be traded, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Sources have told Friedman that Kucherov has informed his teammates and the organization that he's seeking a change of scenery. The reigning MVP is in the final season of an eight-year, $76-million contract. Just a few days ago, Kucherov became the Lightning's all-time leading scorer. He has spent his entire 13-year career in Tampa Bay, recording 1,139 points (405 goals, 734 assists) in 891 games. Kucherov has averaged at least a point per game in nine consecutive seasons. At 33, he should still have plenty left in the tank, and many clubs will likely be interested in acquiring him.

Oct 30

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Nikita Kucherov Becomes Lightning's All-Time Leading Scorer

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov broke the franchise's all-time scoring record in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth. The three-time Art Ross Trophy winner entered the contest tied with Steven Stamkos at 1,137 points. He took the top spot with a power-play assist. Had it not been for injury issues at the start of the decade, Kucherov would have set the record a long time ago. He's been a point-per-game player since his fourth season in the league, and Kucherov's 1.58 points-per-game average since 2021-22 is remarkable. Kucherov has opened the new campaign with a run of 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 11 games.

Oct 25

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Nikita Kucherov Wins Second Hart Trophy

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has captured the 2025-26 Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP. He narrowly beat out Edmonton's Connor McDavid in the voting, finishing 10 points ahead. Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon was third. Kucherov won his second Hart Trophy, having received his first seven years ago. He earned 130 points (44 goals, 86 assists) in 76 games. While McDavid had eight more points, Kucherov's play in 2026 was in a league of its own. He posted 79 points (26 goals, 53 assists) in 41 games since the calendar flipped, with no other player reaching even 70 points. Kucherov isn't getting any younger, but he remains a top-tier fantasy contributor and will go after a fifth consecutive 100-point year next season.

Jun 12

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Nikita Kucherov Ends 16-Game Postseason Goal Drought

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov scored a third-period game-tying goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Incredibly, the former MVP hadn't scored a postseason goal for three years, firing blanks in 14 consecutive games. With the monkey off his back now, it will be interesting to see whether Kucherov will go on a scoring streak. He hasn't found the back of the net in consecutive games during the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Rangers. Although Kucherov has lacked puck luck in front of the net in the postseason, he has still been a point-per-game player. This year, Kucherov has tallied one goal and two assists through his first two playoff outings.

Apr 22

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Nikita Kucherov Hits 130-Point Mark in Monday's Overtime Win

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov reached the 130-point mark for the second time in his career with a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. Kucherov has tormented the Red Wings throughout his time in the NHL, and it was no different in this game. The former MVP assisted Jake Guentzel on Tampa Bay's third goal and struck the game-winner 27 seconds into overtime. With his 44th goal of the season, Kucherov matched his career high from the 2023-24 campaign. He has 86 assists in 75 outings. Unfortunately for Kucherov, it appears he will just miss out on his third consecutive Art Ross Trophy. Edmonton's Connor McDavid is four points ahead of him on the NHL's scoring charts, and both have only one regular-season game left. But he will sleep well knowing he's one of only 10 players in NHL history with multiple 130-point seasons.

Apr 14

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Nikita Kucherov Nets 400th Career Goal

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov recorded his 400th career goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The former MVP found the back of the net on the power play midway through the first period. Steven Stamkos was previously the only Lightning player to score at least 400 times, and Kucherov became the eighth Russia-born player to reach the 400-goal mark. Following Monday night's action, Kucherov once again shares the NHL's scoring lead with Edmonton's Connor McDavid. He has bagged 126 points (43 goals, 83 assists) in 71 appearances, scoring in three consecutive games.

Apr 7

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Nikita Kucherov a Game-Time Decision Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash against the Montreal Canadiens. Tampa's star man has missed two games due to illness, but appears ready to return after participating in the morning skate. However, he hasn't been officially cleared to return. Kucherov has been extraordinary in 2026, recording 70 points (22 goals, 48 assists) in 32 games. Edmonton's Connor McDavid has been the second-highest scorer this calendar year with 54 points. Gage Goncalves will have a bigger role if Kucherov suffers a setback and doesn't return on Tuesday night.

Mar 31

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Nikita Kucherov Remains Out Sunday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Nashville Predators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. The Art Ross Trophy contender is battling an illness and was a late scratch on Saturday against Ottawa. Nicholas Paul (illness) also didn't play against the Senators, forcing Tampa Bay into a major reshuffle up front. Gage Goncalves filled in for Kucherov on the first line, recording one assist. He will have an expanded role again on Sunday and looks like a good fantasy option, having averaged nearly a point per game this month.

Mar 29

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Nikita Kucherov Takes Over Scoring Lead With Four-Point Effort

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov dominated against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, producing two goals and two assists in a 5-2 road win. The former MVP made a mark in all situations, surpassing McDavid to take the NHL's scoring lead. Kucherov moved two points ahead of the Oilers captain and boasts 118 points (40 goals, 78 assists) in 64 games. In 2026, no one has come close to Kucherov in scoring, as he's managed 67 points (22 goals, 45 assists) in 29 outings. No other player has even reached 50 points since the turn of the year. This hot run of form makes Kucherov the favorite for the Art Ross Trophy, which he also won in 2019, 2024, and 2025.

Mar 22

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Nikita Kucherov Amasses Five Points in Road Win

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov was unstoppable on Tuesday night against the Seattle Kraken, scoring a hat trick and adding two assists in a 6-2 road win. Playing alongside him on the top line, Brandon Hagel finished with four points (one goal, three assists), and Anthony Cirelli had three points (one goal, two assists). This was Kucherov's second five-point effort of the season and the ninth of his career. Jari Kurri (16) and Peter Stastny (12) are the only players born outside North America to record more five-point games in NHL history. At the same time, Kucherov became only the seventh player to post four straight 110-point seasons. The former MVP has totaled 111 points (37 goals, 74 assists) in 62 appearances as he continues to chase his third consecutive Art Ross Trophy.

Mar 18

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Nikita Kucherov Picks Up Four Assists

Tampa Bay Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov had a two-assist game in Saturday night's 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He set up goals by Ryan McDonagh, Jake Guentzel, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Brandon Hagel. Kucherov has now reached 100 points (32 goals and 68 assists) in just 57 games this season. This is the fourth season in a row he has reached this mark.

Mar 7

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Nikita Kucherov Extends Point Streak to 11 Games

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov finished Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs with three points. He logged the game-winning goal and dished out two assists, extending the NHL's longest active point streak to 11 games. Kucherov has had only three longer scoring streaks in his career, with his career-best at 13 games. He can match it this week as Tampa Bay takes on Carolina on Thursday and Buffalo on Saturday. Kucherov has been incredible in 2026, amassing 43 points (12 goals, 31 assists) in 17 games. He has jumped to second on the league's scoring list, tallying 94 points (30 goals, 64 assists) in 52 outings this season.

Feb 26

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Nikita Kucherov Posts Second Straight Four-Point Game

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov made scoring look easy once again on Tuesday night, totaling four points (one goal, three assists) in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres. The Russian superstar recorded his second consecutive four-point game. He now has 39 such efforts, the fourth most among players born and trained outside North America. Kucherov has bagged an incredible 39 points (11 goals, 28 assists) since the start of January, making him a contender for his third straight Art Ross Trophy. He is now just five points behind leading scorer Connor McDavid. Across 50 outings, Kucherov has managed 90 points (29 goals, 61 assists).

Feb 4

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Nikita Kucherov Tallies Four Points in Stadium Series Win

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov missed tying the NHL record for most points in an outdoor game by just a single point on Sunday in a Stadium Series contest, recording one goal and three assists in a 6-5 shootout victory over Boston. Kucherov was feeling it all game, firing eight shots on goal. While he only got one puck past Jeremy Swayman in the Bruins' net, it was a vital goal in the third period, which extended the game. Two of Kucherov's assists came on the power play, helping the Lightning erase a 5-1 deficit. Kucherov has been producing silly numbers in recent weeks, finishing 15 of 18 outings with multiple points. This stretch includes six games with at least three points. As a result, the Russian star has started to sneak into Art Ross Trophy contention as the NHL's leading scorer. He has totaled 86 points (28 goals, 58 assists) in 49 games.

Feb 2

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Nikita Kucherov Has Four-Point Outing Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov recorded an eighth consecutive multi-point game on Saturday, notching two goals and two assists in a 7-2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers. He bagged all the points during even-strength play and already had two goals within the opening 6:05 of action. Kucherov has been on a phenomenal run since late December, becoming only the third active player with a multi-point streak of at least eight games. It was last achieved by former Lightning captain Steven Stamkos in 2021-22. The Russian superstar moved to fourth on the NHL's scoring charts, boasting 65 points (22 goals, 43 assists) through 39 appearances.

Jan 11

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Nikita Kucherov Bags Five Points Against Sharks

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov was sensational in Saturday's 7-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, finishing the contest with one goal and four assists. Three of Kucherov's points came on the power play, including his goal. There have now been 23 five-point games in Lightning history, and Kucherov has been responsible for eight of those. The back-to-back Art Ross Trophy winner has been in video-game mode recently, posting a five-game goal streak and a seven-game point streak. During the hot streak, he has totaled seven goals and 10 assists. Next up, Kucherov will look to outperform the NHL's leading scorer, Nathan MacKinnon, heading into Tuesday's clash with the Colorado Avalanche on 59 points (20 goals, 39 assists) through 37 outings.

Jan 4

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Nikita Kucherov a Game-Time Call Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. On Thursday, Kucherov was a late scratch for a meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. He has been dealing with an illness and didn't skate on Saturday morning. Kucherov has once again been a scoring machine with the Lightning, notching 42 points (13 goals, 29 assists) in 30 outings. Brandon Hagel (upper body) has already been ruled out for Saturday, giving Gage Goncalves a top-six job. However, he has limited fantasy value, producing seven points (two goals, five assists) in 30 appearances this season.

Dec 20

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Nikita Kucherov Out on Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) won't play on Saturday against the New York Islanders. The three-time NHL scoring leader is dealing with an undisclosed injury, which will keep him sidelined for a third time this season. Kucherov has enjoyed a couple of huge weeks, taking up a position once again among the NHL's highest scorers. He has registered 34 points (12 goals, 22 assists) in 25 games. Brayden Point (undisclosed), who has missed six games, is questionable for Saturday's matchup, so Tampa Bay may be without two huge top-six pieces. Kucherov is considered day-to-day, and his first chance to return to action will come on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Dec 6

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Nikita Kucherov Good to Go Monday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) will play in Monday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. Due to an undisclosed health issue, Kucherov's night at the office was cut short on Saturday against the Washington Capitals, but he won't miss additional time. Despite logging only 5:18 of ice time against Washington, Kucherov notched three points (one goal, two assists). He has recovered from a slow start to the season, posting a five-game point streak. For the season, Kucherov has managed 10 goals and 22 points in 19 appearances.

Nov 24