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Nikita Igorevich Kucherov ({{lang-ru|Никита Игоревич Кучеров}}; born 17 June 1993) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Junior

Kucherov originally played professionally in his native Russia, for CSKA Moscow, of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). In the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected 58th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning. In an attempt to transition to the North American style, Kucherov played major junior hockey with Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He signed a three-year entry level contract with the Lightning on 10 September 2012 while playing in the QMJHL.^[1]

Tampa Bay Lightning

During the 2013–14 season, on 25 November 2013, with his first shot, on his first shift, against Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers, Kucherov became the seventh player in Lightning history to score a goal in his NHL debut.^[2] On 28 October 2014, he recorded his first career hat trick against Mike Smith of the Arizona Coyotes.^[3]

During the 2014–15 season, Kucherov had a breakout season with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kucherov posted 29 goals, 36 assists, and 65 points. Kucherov also tied for the NHL lead in plus-minus with Max Pacioretty at a +38 rating. The +38 rating also set the Lightning single season franchise record for +/- rating.^[4] On 20 May 2015, Kucherov joined Martin St. Louis as the only players in Lightning history to record two game winning goals in overtime in a single playoff year, having scored a winner that evening against the New York Rangers; he had scored one in Game 1 of the prior round against the Montreal Canadiens.^[5]

On 11 October 2016, the Lightning re-signed Kucherov to a three-year contract worth an average of $4.766 million per season.^[6] Last season, Kucherov led the team in points (66) and was second in assists (36) and goals (30). Kucherov also set a career high in goals, points, power-play goals (9) and game-winning goals (4). He also ranked second on the team in shots (209) and power-play goals, while also leading the team with 19 multi-point games. He also skated in 17 Stanley Cup playoff games with the Lightning last season, scoring 11 goals and 19 points to go along with a +13 rating. He led the team during the playoffs in goals and points. He also finished second for goals and sixth for points in playoff scoring.^[6]

On 10 January 2017, Kucherov was named to the 2017 NHL All-Star game as a member of the Atlantic Division team.^[7] On 12 January 2017, Kucherov scored his 85th goal in a Lightning uniform, which moved him past Rob Zamuner (84) for 10th-most goals in franchise history.^[8] On 21 February 2017, Kucherov recorded his 200th career NHL point.^[9] On 27 February 2017, Kucherov recorded his second career hat-trick, which was the 10th natural hat-trick in Lightning history. It was also the first ever in team history to have all three goals scored during the power plays.^[10]^[11] Kucherov's hat trick propelled him past Ryan Malone (92) for ninth-most goals in Lightning history.^[12] On 11 March 2017, Kucherov recorded his 99th career goal in a Lightning uniform. This moved him past Chris Gratton (98) for eighth-most goals all-time in franchise history.^[13] On 18 March 2017, Kucherov recorded his 100th career NHL goal.^[14] On 23 March 2017, Kucherov also recorded his second hat trick in less than a month apart from his first in the 2016–17 season.^[15] This also became his third hat trick in his NHL career. On 27 March 2017, Kucherov had two assists which set a Lightning record for points in a single month with 22.^[16] On 7 April 2017, Kucherov scored his 40th goal of the season, setting a new career high.^[17] With his 40th goal, Kucherov joined Steven Stamkos, Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, and Brian Bradley as the only players in Lightning history with 40-goal seasons.^[18] Additionally, Kucherov joined Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Pavel Bure, and Alexander Mogilny as the only Russian-born players with a 40-goal season at age 23 or younger.^[19] On 21 June 2017, Kucherov was named a NHL Second Team All-Star for the 2016–17 season.^[20]

On 12 October 2017, Kucherov recorded his 112th goal in a Lightning uniform. This goal moved Kucherov past Brian Bradley for seventh-most goals in franchise history.^[21]^[22] That same night, Kucherov also became the first player in franchise history to record a goal in five consecutive games to start a season.^[23] On 16 October 2017, Kucherov recorded two more goals, which extended the streak to six games. In doing so, Kucherov joined Mario Lemieux, Keith Tkachuk, and Steve Yzerman as the only players in the last 30-years to score a goal in each of their first six games.^[24] On the very next night, Kucherov extended his goal scoring streak to seven games. In doing so, Kucherov became the sixth player in the modern era (since 1943−1944) to score in each of their team's first seven games.^[25] Kucherov's goal scoring streak was ended the following game.^[26] On 26 October 2017, Kucherov recorded a point in his 11th consecutive game to start the season. In doing so, Kucherov tied Martin St. Louis for the longest season-opening point streak in Lightning history.^[27] Kucherov's streak was ended the following game.^[28] On 30 October 2017, Kucherov recorded two points in an 8–5 Lightning win over the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center. The two points moved Kucherov past Dan Boyle for 10th-most points in Lightning history.^[29] On 8 November 2017, Kucherov recorded three assists in a 5–1 Lightning victory over the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center.^[30] The three assists moved Kucherov past Chris Gratton (259) for ninth-most points in franchise history.^[31] By 10 November, he had a three-goal lead over Alex Ovechkin for the top spot in the NHL and one of the best starts in goal-scoring is concerned in recent league history.^[32]

On 10 December 2017, Kucherov recorded his 128th career goal in a Lightning uniform. The goal moved him past Václav Prospal for sixth all-time in Lightning history.^[33] On 31 December 2017, Kucherov recorded a goal and an assist in a 5–0 Lightning win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. His two-point game moved him past Fredrik Modin (286) for ninth-most points in Lightning history.^[34] On 10 January 2018, Kucherov was named to the 2018 NHL All-Star Game, which was played at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.^[35] On 8 February 2018, Kucherov recorded a three-point night in a 5-2 Lightning victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks.^[36] Kucherov moved past Brian Bradley for seventh-most points in franchise history.^[37] On 13 February, Kucherov recorded two assists, which moved him past Ondrej Palat for 10th-most assists in franchise history.^[38]^[39] On 17 February, Kucherov recorded his 172nd career assist, which moved him past Pavel Kubina for ninth-most assists in Lightning history.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} On 26 March, Kucherov recorded his 146th career goal to surpass Fredrik Modin for fifth-most goals in franchise history.^[40]^[41] On 18 April, Kucherov recorded two goals, which moved him past Lecavalier for second-most playoff goals in franchise history.^[42]^[43] On 22 April 2018, Kucherov recorded a goal in a 3–1 Lightning series clinching over the New Jersey Devils. The goal was his 10th point of the series, which established a new franchise record for most points in a single series.^[44]^[45]

2018–19 season

On 18 October 2018, Kucherov recorded his 190th career NHL assist in a 3–1 Lightning victory over the visiting Detroit Red Wings. The assist moved Kucherov past Brian Bradley for seventh-most in franchise history.^[46]^[47] On 1 December, Kucherov had a three-point night against the Florida Panthers to give him 372 career NHL points. This moved Kucherov past Václav Prospal for sixth-most points in Lightning history.^[48] In the month of December 2018, Kucherov set the franchise record for most assists (21) and points (30) in a single calendar month.^[49] On 2 January 2019, Kucherov was named to the 2019 National Hockey League All-Star Game. This was Kucherov's third consecutive selection to the All-Star Game.^[50] On 2 February 2019, Kucherov recorded his 245th career NHL assist in a 3–2 Lightning victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.^[51] The assist moved Kucherov past Václav Prospal for sixth most assists in franchise history.^[52] On 18 February 2019, Kucherov recorded a 5-point night in a 5–1 Lightning win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Three of his five points came as assist which gave Kucherov the Lightning single season record for assists (70), breaking the mark of 68, by Brad Richards and Martin St. Louis.^[53] On 9 March 2019, Kucherov set the Lightning single season record for points in a season with his 109th point of year.^[54] The point came in a 3–2 Lightning win over the Detroit Red Wings at Amalie Arena.^[55] On 16 March 2019, Kucherov recorded his 81st and 82nd assist to move past Guy Lafleur for the fourth most assists by a winger in a single season in NHL history.^[56]^[57] On 20 March 2019, Kucherov recorded two power-play goals to give him the most power-play points by a Lightning player in a single season (47).^[58]

International play

On 2 March 2016, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation named Kucherov to its roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Kucherov was joined by Lightning teammates Nikita Nesterov, Vladislav Namestnikov, and Andrei Vasilevskiy. The tournament took place from 17 Sep to 1 October 2016, in Toronto.^[59]

On 9 April 2017, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation named Kucherov to its roster for the 2017 World Ice Hockey Championships. Kucherov was joined by teammates Andrei Vasilevskiy and Vladislav Namestnikov.^[60] On 21 May 2017, Kucherov helped Russia capture a bronze medal when they defeated Finland in the bronze medal game.^[61]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards, honors and records

Records

Notes

1. ^{{cite web |title=Lightning Sign 2011 Second-Round Pick Nikita Kucherov |url=http://theqmjhl.ca/lightning-sign-2011-second-round-pick-nikita-kucherov/ |website=theqmjhl.ca |accessdate=11 February 2019 |date=10 September 2012}}
2. ^{{cite web| url = http://tbo.com/sports/lightning/bolts-notes-kucherov-provides-early-debut-goal-20131125/ | title = Kucherov provides early debut goal | publisher = TBO.com | date = 25 November 2013 | accessdate = 25 November 2013}}
3. ^{{cite web| url = http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2014020130 | title = Kucherov hat trick leads Lightning past Coyotes | publisher = NHL.com | date = 25 October 2014 | accessdate = 29 October 2014}}
4. ^{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=771452|title=Infographic: Highlighting the Bolts Record-Breaking 2014-15 Season |author=Tampa Bay Lightning|work=Tampa Bay Lightning|date=19 June 2015|accessdate=15 July 2015}}
5. ^{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2014030313|title=Nikita Kucherov's overtime winner gives Bolts 6-5 win in Game 3|first=Bryan|last=Burns|work=Tampa Bay Lightning Beat Writer|date=20 April 2015|accessdate=21 May 2015}}
6. ^¹{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/lightning-re-sign-nikita-kucherov-to-3-year-contract/c-282554012|title=Lightning re-sign Nikita Kucherov to 3-year contract|author=Tampa Bay Lightning|work=Tampa Bay Lightning.com|date=11 October 2016|accessdate=11 October 2016}}
7. ^¹{{cite web |url=http://www.tampabay.com/victor-hedman-nikita-kucherov-make-all-star-team/2309071|title=Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov make All-Star team|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=10 January 2017|accessdate=22 January 2018}}
8. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-tampa-bay-lightning-game-recap/c-285619386|title=Ben Bishop wins return to Lightning|first=Corey|last=Long|work=NHL.com|date=12 January 2017|accessdate=13 January 2017}}
9. ^{{Cite tweet |user=TBLightning |number=834217077917499392 |date = 21 February 2017 |title=Kucherov records 200th career NHL point}}
10. ^{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=836561650710786048 |date = 27 February 2017 |title=Kucherov records 10th natural hat trick in TBL history, and first to be all on the power play}}
11. ^{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/kucherovs-hat-trick-helps-lightning-turn-back-senators-033756724--nhl.html|title=Kucherov's hat trick helps Lightning turn back Senators 5-1|first=Dick|last=Scanlon|work=Yahoo Sports: NHL|date=27 February 2017|accessdate=27 February 2017}}
12. ^{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=836397623926001664 |date = 27 February 2017 |title=Kucherov passes Malone for 9th in goals in Lightning history}}
13. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/florida-panthers-tampa-bay-lightning-game-recap/c-287627446|title=Lightning hand Panthers fifth straight loss|first=Corey|last=Long|work=NHL.com|date=11 March 2017|accessdate=12 March 2017}}
14. ^{{Cite tweet |user=TBLightning |number=843248439517466624 |date = 27 February 2017 |title=Kucherov scores 100th career NHL goal}}
15. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.csnphilly.com/philadelphia-flyers/best-nhl-nikita-kucherov-hat-trick-lifts-lightning-over-bruins |title=Best of NHL: Nikita Kucherov Hat Trick Lifts Lightning over Bruins |author= |date=24 March 2017 |website=csnphilly.com |publisher=CSN |access-date=8 April 2017 |quote=}}
16. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400885520 |title=Gourde scores in OT, Lightning beat Blackhawks 5-4 |author= |date=27 March 2017 |website=espn.com |publisher=ESPN |access-date=28 March 2017 |quote=}}
17. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/tampa-bay-lightning-montreal-canadiens-game-recap/c-288554742|title=Lightning stay alive in wild-card race|first=Sean|last=Farrell|work=NHL.com|date=7 April 2017|accessdate=7 April 2017}}
18. ^{{Cite tweet |user=StatsCentre |number=850504021232189441 |date = 7 April 2017 |title=Kucherov joins Stamkos, Lecavalier, St. Louis, Bradley as only players to score 40-goals in a single season in Lightning history}}
19. ^{{Cite tweet |user=StatsCentre |number=850506638696034304 |date = 7 April 2017 |title=Kucherov joins Ovechkin, Malkin, Kovalchuk, Bure, and Mogilny as the only Russian-born players with a 40-goal season at 23 or younger}}
20. ^{{Cite tweet |user=ThePHWA |number=877721049223360512 |date = 21 June 2017 |title=NHL first and second All-Star teams as voted by members of PHWA}}
21. ^{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=918643256711360513 |date = 12 October 2017 |title=Kucherov moves to 7th most goals in Lightning history}}
22. ^{{Cite tweet |user=StatsCentre |number=918642846885990400 |date = 12 October 2017 |title=Kucherov passes Bradley for 7th on the Lightning all-time goal list}}
23. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/Lightning-journal-Nikita-Kucherov-sets-franchise-first-for-goals_161655878|title=Lightning journal: Nikita Kucherov sets franchise first for goals|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=14 October 2017|accessdate=22 January 2018}}
24. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.tbo.com/blogs/lightning/deception-key-to-nikita-kucherovs-hot-start/2341270|title=Deception key to Nikita Kucherov's hot start|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=16 October 2017|accessdate=22 January 2018}}
25. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/Peter-Budaj-Lightning-lose-to-Devils-in-shootout-Nikita-Kucherov-scores_161744210|title=Peter Budaj, Lightning lose to Devils in shootout; Nikita Kucherov scores|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=17 October 2017|accessdate=22 January 2018}}
26. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/tampa-bay-lightning-columbus-blue-jackets-game-recap/c-292095268|title=Kucherov's goal scoring streak ends but Lightning win|first=Craig|last=Merz|work=National Hockey League|date=19 October 2017|accessdate=27 October 2017}}
27. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/Kucherov-Stamkos-lead-Lightning-past-Red-Wings-w-video-_162045376|title=Kucherov, Stamkos lead Lightning past Red Wings (w/ video)|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=26 October 2017|accessdate=22 January 2018}}
28. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ana-vs-tbl/2017/10/28/2017020159#game=2017020159,game_state=final|title=Stamkos, Kucherov streaks end in Lightning loss to Ducks|first=Corey|last=Long|work=National Hockey League|date=28 October 2017|accessdate=30 October 2017}}
29. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/tampa-bay-lightning-florida-panthers-game-recap/c-292450584|title=Lightning score eight to help Vasilevskiy set record|first=Alain|last=Poupart|work=National Hockey League|date=30 October 2017|accessdate=31 October 2017}}
30. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/tampa-bay-lightning-san-jose-sharks-game-recap/c-292781646|title=Top line shines for Lightning against Sharks|first=Eric|last=Gilmore|work=National Hockey League|date=9 November 2017|accessdate=9 November 2017}}
31. ^{{Cite tweet |user=StatsCentre |number=928503591173787648 |date = 9 November 2017 |title=Nikita Kucherov has passed Gratton on that all-time Tampa Bay Lightning list with 260 points all-time.}}
32. ^{{Cite news|url=http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2017/11/10/how-many-goals-will-nikita-kucherov-score-this-season/|title=How many goals will Nikita Kucherov score this season?|date=10 November 2017|work=ProHockeyTalk|access-date=21 November 2017}}
33. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.sportstalkflorida.com/featured/lightning-jets-game-recap/|title=Point Scores OT Goal, Lightning Complete Four Game Home Sweep|first=Steve|last=Kinsella|work=Sports Talk Florida|date=10 December 2017|accessdate=10 December 2017}}
34. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/tampa-bay-lightning-columbus-blue-jackets-game-recap/c-294538140|title=Vasilevskiy, Lightning blank Blue Jackets|first=Craig|last=Merz|work=National Hockey League|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=2 January 2018}}
35. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2018-nhl-all-star-game-rosters-unveiled/c-294840858?tid=277549086|title=NHL reveals All-Star Game rosters|last=NHL|work=NHL.com|date=10 January 2018|accessdate=10 January 2018}}
36. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/vancouver-canucks-tampa-bay-lightning-game-recap/c-295760048|title=Kucherov, Stamkos power Lightning past Canucks|first=Corey|last=Long|work=National Hockey League|date=9 February 2018|accessdate=12 February 2018}}
37. ^{{Cite tweet |user=StatsCentre |number=961771919870758914 |date = 8 February 2018 |title=Nikita Kucherov passes Brian Bradley for 7th on franchise's all-time scoring list with his 301st career point.}}
38. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/tampa-bay-lightning-toronto-maple-leafs-game-recap/c-295903924|title=Nylander lifts Maple Leafs past Lightning for fourth straight win|first=Dave|last=McCarthy|work=National Hockey League|date=12 February 2018|accessdate=13 February 2018}}
39. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-tor/2018/02/12/2017020861#game=2017020861,game_state=final,game_tab=stats|title=Lightning Vs. Maple Leafs Team Stats|author= |date=12 February 2018|website=NHL.com|publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning|access-date=13 February 2018|quote=}}
40. ^{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=976299432810463233 |date = 2 March 2018 |title=Nikita Kucherov recorded his 145th career goal tonight to tie Freddy Modin for fifth-most goals in Lightning history.}}
41. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ari-vs-tbl/2018/03/26/2017021173#game=2017021173,game_state=final,game_tab=stats|title=Lightning Vs. Arizona Coyotes Team Stats|author= |date=26 March 2018|website=NHL.com|publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning|access-date=2 April 2018|quote=}}
42. ^{{Cite tweet |user=PR_NHL |number=986793821794111488 |date = 2 March 2018 |title=Nikita Kucherov passes Vincent Lecavalier for sole possession of second place on the Lightning all-time list.}}
43. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/tampa-bay-lightning-new-jersey-devils-game-recap/c-298107318|title=Lightning add to series lead with Game 4 win against Devils|first=David|last=Satriano|work=National Hockey League|date=18 April 2018|accessdate=19 April 2018}}
44. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-tampa-bay-lightning-game-5-recap/c-298177264|title=Lightning defeat Devils, advance to second round|first=Corey|last=Long|work=National Hockey League|date=21 April 2018|accessdate=22 April 2018}}
45. ^{{Cite tweet |user=StatsCentre |number=987807262986194946 |date = 22 April 2018 |title=Nikita Kucherov now has 10 points in just 5 games - a new record for most in a single playoff series by a Lightning player.}}
46. ^{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=1053095514231726082 |date = 18 October 2018 |title=With his assist on Steven Stamkos' goal, Nikita Kucherov (190 career assists) has now passed Brian Bradley and moved into sole possession of 7th place among the #Bolts' all-time assist leaders.}}
47. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nhl/story/stamkos-gets-1st-goal-lightning-beat-winless-red-wings-3-1-101818 |title=Stamkos gets 1st goal, Lightning beat winless Red Wings 3-1 |author= |date=18 October 2018 |website=foxsports.com |publisher=Fox Sports |access-date=18 October 2018 |quote=}}
48. ^{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=1069075440566968326 |date = 1 December 2018 |title=Nikita Kucherov recorded his 372nd career NHL point to pass Vinny Prospal for 6th place among Tampa Bay's all-time leading scorers.}}
49. ^{{cite web |title=Nikita Kucherov named NHL's First Star of December |url=https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/nikita-kucherov-named-nhls-first-star-of-december/c-303468794 |website=NHL.com |accessdate=January 2, 2019 |date=January 2, 2019}}
50. ^¹{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/nikita-kucherov-and-steven-stamkos-selected-for-all-star-duty/c-303486050|title=Kucherov and Stamkos selected for All-Star duty |last=Burns|first=Bryan|date=January 2, 2018|work=Tampa Bay Lightning|accessdate=January 2, 2019}}
51. ^{{cite web |title=Rangers’ Rally From 3-0 Deficit Falls Short Against Lightning |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/02/sports/nhl-devils-islanders-rangers.html |website=nytimes.com |accessdate=February 3, 2019 |date=February 3, 2019}}
52. ^{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=1091888501300346881 |date = 2 February 2019 |title=Nikita Kucherov (245 career assists) has passed Vinny Prospal and moved into sole possession of 6th place among Tampa Bay's all-time assist leaders.}}
53. ^{{cite web |title=Nikita Kucherov, Lightning continue to flirt with NHL records |url=https://www.bardown.com/nikita-kucherov-lightning-continue-to-flirt-with-nhl-records-1.1259982 |website=bardown.com |accessdate=February 18, 2019 |date=February 19, 2019}}
54. ^{{Cite tweet |user=TBLightning |number=1104597566430302208 |date = 9 March 2019 |title=109. Congrats, Kuch!}}
55. ^{{citeweb| url = https://fox17online.com/2019/03/09/kucherov-powers-lightning-past-red-wings-3-2/ | title = Kucherov powers Lightning past Red Wings 3-2 | publisher = Fox 17: Western Michigan | date = 2019-03-09 | accessdate = 2019-03-11}}
56. ^{{Cite tweet |user=StatsCentre |number=1107062445024165888 |date = 16 March 2019 |title=Factoring in on the @TBLightning 1-0 goal vs WSH tonight, Nikita Kucherov passes Guy Lafleur (80 in 1976-77) for the 4th most single season assists by a winger in NHL history.}}
57. ^{{cite web |title=Alex Killorn powers Lightning past Capitals |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/2019/03/17/lightning-beat-capitals-in-eastern-conference-finals-rematch/ |website=tampabay.com |accessdate=March 17, 2019 |date=February 16, 2019}}
58. ^{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=1108541011855360001 |date = 16 March 2019 |title=With two PPGs in the 2nd period, NHL power-play scoring leader Nikita Kucherov has set a Lightning franchise record for most power-play points in a season (47), passing the old mark of 46 PP pts. set by Brad Richards in 2005-06.}}
59. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/25501953/world-cup-of-hockey-ovechkin-malkin-lead-nhl-only-russia-roster|title=World Cup of Hockey: Ovechkin, Malkin lead NHL-only Russia roster|first=Chris|last=Peters|work=CBSSports.com|date=2 March 2016|accessdate=2 March 2016}}
60. ^{{cite web |url=http://fhr.ru/en/main/ofnews/card/?id_4=13412 |title=Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy have been called up to the Russian national team |author= |date=9 April 2017 |website=fhr.ru |publisher=Russia men's national ice hockey team |access-date=9 April 2017 |quote=}}
61. ^{{cite web |url=http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2017/05/21/russia-tops-finland-to-take-bronze-at-world-championships/|title=Russia tops Finland to take Bronze at World Championships|first=Adam|last=Gretz|work=NBCSports.com|date=21 May 2017|accessdate=22 May 2017}}
62. ^Kucherov and Max Pacioretty led the NHL in +/- for the 2014–15 season. However, the league discontinued the award after the 2007–08 season.
63. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2018-nhl-all-star-game-rosters-unveiled/c-294840858?tid=277549086|title=NHL reveals All-Star Game rosters|last=NHL|work=NHL.com|date=10 January 2018|accessdate=10 January 2018}}
64. ^{{Cite tweet |user=ThePHWA |number=877721049223360512 |date = 21 June 2017 |title=The NHL and Second All-Star teas as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.}}
65. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-first-second-all-star-teams-for-2017-18/c-299153926|title=NHL First, Second All-Star Teams for 2017-18|website=NHL.com|access-date=15 December 2018}}
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