But the majority of the offensive success for the Lightning is due to the play of superstar forward Nikita Kucherov ... Later in the final frame, he stick-handled the puck into the offensive ...

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored before he was ejected for kneeing Matthew Tkachuk, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 in a chippy game on Monday night.

Nikita Kucherov had a goal and five assists, Jake Guentzel scored a hat trick and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 8-3 CALGARY, Alberta -- Nikita Kucherov had a goal and five ...