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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 4
Disturbed, Spiritbox highlight EA Sports NHL 26 soundtrack
EA Sports revealed the soundtrack for NHL 26 on Thursday, with bands like Disturbed, Spiritbox, Silverstein and Turnstile headlining the list. The announcement comes just over a week before the game is released Sept.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 28
Connor McDavid tops NHL 26 as the game’s highest-rated centre… again
It should surprise no one reading this that Connor McDavid is once again the top-rated centre in EA Sports’ NHL video game series. What might surprise you is that this marks his eighth straight year in the top spot — and the ninth straight year he’s been listed among the best, dating back to the crown he shared with Sidney Crosby in NHL 18.
Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / August 26
Lightning’s Kucherov named top rated right wing in EA Sports NHL 26
One of the top players in the real world is one of the best players in the virtual one. On Tuesday, EA Sports revealed the top 10 right-wingers for NHL 26.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22
NHL to organize 2028 World Cup without IIHF involvement
The NHL appears set to move forward with their plan on organizing a World Cup of Hockey. They’re ready to reach out to international clubs directly, rather than work with the IIHF, per TSN’s Darren Dreger.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 16
Will Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov win another Hart Trophy?
The Hart Trophy winner was announced last week, with the award going to Winnipeg Jets goaltender Conner Hellebuyck, the first time a goaltender has won the award since Carey Price in 2015.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 12
MacKinnon, Kucherov highlight NHL’s all-star teams
Some of the best players in the league are being recognized for their work this past season. On Thursday night, shortly after the 2025 NHL Awards show, the league revealed the 2024-25 First and Second All-Star Teams.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 4
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Takes Home Ted Lindsay Award
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been recognized by his peers as the top player in the NHL during the 2024-25 season, winning the Ted Lindsay Award for the second time in his career.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 4
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov wins 2025 Ted Lindsay Award
The NHL announced Wednesday that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is the 2025 recipient of the Ted Lindsay Award. The Ted Lindsay Award “is presented by the NHL Players’ Association to the ‘most outstanding player in the NHL,’ as voted on by members of the (National Hockey League Players’ Association),” according to a league statement.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4
NHL announces winner of Ted Lindsay Award
He turns 32 later this week but is still fully in his prime, now capturing back-to-back league scoring titles in addition to his 2019 Art Ross.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2
Lightning trade-deadline acquisition developed painful condition in April
The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Lightning Winger Nikita Kucherov Named Hart Trophy Finalist
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has been named a finalist for the Hart Trophy, along with Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck and Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 1
Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck, Nikita Kucherov named Hart finalists
Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and Tampa Bay Lightning standout Nikita Kucherov were named finalists for the 2024-25 Hart Memorial Trophy on Thursday.
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 1
Leon Draisaitl, Nikita Kucherov, and Connor Hellebuyck named finalists for 2025 Hart Trophy
After getting snubbed for one award, one of the top players on the Edmonton Oilers is in the running for another. On Thursday, the NHL announced the three finalists for the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Draisaitl, Hellebuyck, Kucherov named 2025 Hart Trophy finalists
The National Hockey League announced Thursday that Edmonton Oilers’ forward Leon Draisaitl, Winnipeg Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov were named finalists for the Hart Trophy in its 2024-25 season.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1
Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck, Nikita Kucherov named Hart Trophy finalists
Oilers center Leon Draisaitl, Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and Lightning right-winger Nikita Kucherov have been named the Hart Trophy finalists as the NHL’s most valuable player for the 2024-25 season, the league announced today (via X).
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 18
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Wins 2024-25 Art Ross Trophy
\Last night, while most of the hockey world was asleep, the NHL announced a few award winners. With the 2024–25 NHL regular season officially in the books, the league can now hand out stat-based trophies like the Art Ross (most points) and the Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard (most goals).
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 17
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov wins 2024-25 Art Ross Trophy
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has won the Art Ross Trophy for the 2024-25 season after tallying 37 goals and 84 assists for 121 points in 78 games.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 13
Nikita Kucherov's 3-point night powers Lightning past Sabres
Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov netted a tiebreaking goal in a three-point night to collect another scoring title, and the Lightning inched closer to home-ice advantage in the playoffs with a 7-4 victory over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 4
Nikita Kucherov’s Outstanding Play Honored as NHL’s First Star of the Week
Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov was recently named the NHL’s First Star of the Week from March 24-30. He joins Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who were named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for that week.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Nikita Kucherov Lashes Out at Reporter After Historic Performance
The Tampa Bay Lighting routed the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 on Tuesday and Nikita Kucherov collected a goal and two assists. In doing so, not only did the
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 12
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon eyes another MVP, but who else is in running?
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, an MVP candidate, made headslines waves Saturday by becoming the first player to reach 100 points this season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9
Lightning veteran right winger out day-to-day with upper-body injury
He'll have plenty of time to recover with Tampa Bay’s next game not until Feb. 23.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / January 26
Nikita Kucherov Gets Widely Criticized For Dirty Play
The Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov was widely criticized for a dirty play on Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen last night. This season,
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 20
How can the Maple Leafs shut down Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov?
How do you stop one of the greatest players of his generation? That’s what the Toronto Maple Leafs need to figure out against Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov on Monday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / December 24
Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov receives his suspension verdict from the Department of Player Safety
Nikita Kucherov was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct on a dangerous hit he delivered, and he just found out his suspension fate. For years, the NHL has been considered one of the most physical sports leagues in the world, but sometimes that intensity goes from hard-nosed to downright dangerous.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 23
Nikita Kucherov gets goal, ejection as Lightning blank Panthers
Nikita Kucherov netted the game-winner before being ejected and the Tampa Bay Lightning split their home-and-home set against the Florida Panthers by blanking the Stanley Cup champions 4-0 on Monday in Sunrise, Fla.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30
Nikita Kucherov Out of Lightning Lineup, With Day-to-Day Injury
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without their star forward, Nikita Kucherov, for tonight’s game, as confirmed by Elliotte Friedman just minutes ahead of the game.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Dose.ca / June 27, 2024
Nikita Kucherov couldn’t care less about trophy night
On February 2, 2024, a few months ago, I wrote an article on the site saying that Nikita Kucherov couldn’t care less about the All-Star Event. My title: “Nikita Kucherov couldn’t care less about the All-Star Event”.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2024
NHL playoff bets: Time for the home teams to make it a series
The theme of tonight in the NHL is backing a pair of home teams to avoid an 0-3 hole, or at the very least, score some goals in an attempt to make this a series.
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