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Nikita Kucherov Draws NHL's Attention After Oilers Game

Nikita Kucherov has taken center stage in the NHL scoring race after a dominant stretch lifted him past the league’s biggest names. The Tampa Bay Lightning star now leads the NHL with 118 points, moving ahead of both Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon.

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Connor McDavid Sends a Message with Praise for Jon Cooper, Lightning

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers dropped another frustrating contest on Saturday night, falling 5–2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Place to wrap up a four-game homestand.

Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / March 22

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov out to continue sizzling pace vs. Flames

The high-rolling Tampa Bay Lightning will look to complete a perfect road trip when they visit the Calgary Flames on Sunday. The Lightning, especially Nikita Kucherov, have dominated their opponents so far during the trek.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 22

Lightning Star Overtakes Connor McDavid for Art Ross Lead

Nikita Kucherov once again made a statement as the Tampa Bay Lightning demolished the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 to extend their winning streak to three games.

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Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / March 22

Nikita Kucherov scores twice to carry Lightning past Oilers

Nikita Kucherov scored twice in a four-point performance to lead the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / March 21

Nikita Kucherov, Lightning ride momentum into clash vs. Oilers

Nikita Kucherov and his linemates are on a roll, and so are the Tampa Bay Lightning as they continue their road swing Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers.

Jake Guentzel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Jake Guentzel Is One Of The Best UFA Signings Of This Era

Building a team through free agency is rarely a recipe for success in the NHL. Just ask the Predators, who are only two years removed from “winning” the 2024 UFA sweepstakes but have yet to see any on-ice success from their spending spree (Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei, and Jonathan Marchessault).

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Lightning have the single biggest advantage of any projected 2025-26 playoff team

Welcome to part 3 of Daily Faceoff Stanley Cup Ingredients 2025-26. To catch you up: I’ve crafted a formula consisting of seven common ingredients among

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Second-period explosion lifts Lightning to blowout of Canucks

Darren Raddysh, Yanni Gourde and Nikita Kucherov produced a three-goal blitz early in the second period as the Tampa Bay Lightning overwhelmed the host Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday.

Nikita Kucherov News / Breakaway on SI / March 19

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov Eyes Third-Straight Art Ross Trophy

The 2025–26 NHL season has delivered exactly what hockey fans crave — speed, skill, and just enough chaos to keep every night meaningful. With the playoffs quickly approaching, the intensity has only ramped up.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

NHL Predictions: March 19th, Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18

Lightning out to rediscover 'winning feeling' vs. lowly Canucks

The Tampa Bay Lightning's championship window may not be starting to close after all. The Lightning (41-21-4, 86 points) are looking to snap back into a consistent winning mode as they travel to Vancouver on Thursday night to face the Canucks (21-38-8, 50 points) in a clash between teams that have struggled coming out of the Olympic break.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Five underrated breakout players in the 2025-26 NHL season

Here, we’ll dive into five players who have had breakout 2025-26 seasons but aren’t getting the attention they deserve for it.

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Nikita Kucherov News / Breakaway on SI / March 18

Nikita Kucherov Explodes as Lightning Cruise Past Kraken

Nikita Kucherov delivered another dominant performance at Climate Pledge Arena. The Tampa Bay Lightning winger collected three goals and two assists in the team's 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, recording his ninth career five-point game while climbing the NHL scoring leaderboard.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

NHL Predictions: March 17 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Seattle Kraken

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.