John Romano | A 3-0 win against the Kings got Tampa Bay’s scorers back on track after a month of dwindling returns on offense.
The Lightning finally had some breathing room. That proved to be important when the Kings received a power play at 17:03. They pulled Rittich for an extra attacker. The Lightning held Los Angeles to only one SOG during the six-on-four (a long-range attempt from Drew Doughty) before Cirelli tracked a Hagel clear and tallied an empty-netter at 18:43.
Kucherov picked up an assist Thursday in a 3-0 win over Los Angeles.
Nikita Kucherov scored 58 seconds into overtime and had two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3.
Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov joined teammate Victor Hedman in an exclusive club during Saturday's win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Hagel made it 2-0 at 15:39 of the third period after sending a pass to a streaking Kucherov for a breakaway. Rittich made the save on the breakaway, but Hagel beat Drew Doughty to the loose puck and scored on the rebound.
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.
No NHL team is playing better right now than the surging New York Islanders, who will hunt for their seventh straight win when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.
The Lightning right wing scores a highlight-reel goal and becomes the second player in team history to claim 600 assists.
The NHL has unveiled its quarter-century team for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Representing the best players to have suited up for the Bolts over the past 25 years, the first team is headlined for forwards Nikita Kucherov,
CHICAGO (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored 58 seconds into overtime and had two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Friday night. Jake Guentzel had a goal and an ...
Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has been named to EA Sports NHL 25's Team of the Year. Hughes is one of four defensemen to receive the honour, joining Cale Makar, Erin Ambrose and Megan Keller.