NIKITA KUCHEROV NEWS

Stamkos quiet as his current team outlasts ... his future team?

Lightning captain, superstar held without a point but feels love from Toronto fans as rumors swirl about free-agent-to-be's future

DECEMBER 16, 2015

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CHICAGO (AP) Semyon Varlamov stopped 29 shots for his first shutout of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-0 victory over Chicago on Tuesday night and snapping Black...

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Namestnikov scores in OT, Lightning beat Maple Leafs 5-4

TORONTO (AP) Vladislav Namestnikov scored 2:01 into overtime to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

DECEMBER 16, 2015

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CHICAGO (AP) Patrick Kane extended his points streak to 26 games, Corey Crawford made 30 saves for his second straight shutout, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canuc...

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Lightning-Blue Jackets Preview

Steven Stamkos is on the verge of his longest goal drought since he was a rookie, though the Tampa Bay Lightning star may face a favorable situation to end it Monday night.

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Lightning unleash 36 shots, come up short against Capitals

Nikita Kucherov scored for the Lightning.

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Capitals-Lightning Preview

The Washington Capitals still boast a gaudy record. Poor play at even strength appears to be catching up to them, however.

DECEMBER 11, 2015

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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Johnny Gaudreau returned after leaving with an apparent injury and put Calgary ahead late to spoil Rasmus Ristolainen's hat trick in the Flames' 4-3 win over...

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Kucherov scores twice, Lightning beat Senators 4-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Nikita Kucherov made the most of a two-man advantage and changed the momentum late in the first period for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Kucherov scores twice, Lightning beat Senators 4-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Nikita Kucherov had two goals, Ben Bishop made 30 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Thursday night.

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Lightning-Kings Preview

Jon Cooper hasn't been home to celebrate his new contract extension, but the Tampa Bay coach will gladly take the road victories that have helped the Lightning get on track.

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Kucherov's 2 goals lead Lightning past Sharks, 4-3

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Steven Stamkos found himself on the penalty kill for the first time this season. He threw himself into it, literally, to help stave off a late rush.

DECEMBER 6, 2015

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DETROIT (AP) Gustav Nyquist scored 1:41 into overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a pair of two-goal deficits to beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Saturday night.

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Nikita Kucherov scores twice as Lightning hold on against Sharks

Erik Condra and Brian Boyle also scored for the Lightning, who have won five of seven. Ben Bishop, who stopped 24 of 26 shots en route to hi...

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Lightning victorious, but 'Star Wars' fans the real winners

Ducks disappoint on scoreboard in 2-1 loss, but not in the stands as club celebrates 'Star Wars Night' across freeway from Disneyland

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Drouin sparks Lightning past Ducks in return from injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning scored a pair of power-play goals for a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Kings-Lightning Preview

Jonathan Quick bounced back from a poor effort with one that the Los Angeles Kings expect from him.

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Joe Pavelski scored twice and the San Jose Sharks rallied late for a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets for their sixth straight victory on Sunday night.

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Stamkos has 2 goals, Lightning top Ducks 5-0

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning may be coming out of their offensive funk.

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Steven Stamkos leads charge as Lightning blank Ducks

Steven Stamkos scored twice and goalie Ben Bishop made 30 saves for the Lightning.

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Ducks-Lightning Preview

After knocking off the team it beat to reach the Stanley Cup Final a season ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning know they will have their hands full with another opponent that nearly play...

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Filppula scores late, Lightning end Rangers' winning streak

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) A power-play miscue cost the New York Rangers a chance at equaling the longest winning streak in team history.

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Valtteri Filppula bangs home short-handed goal as Lightning stop streaking Rangers

Valtteri Filppula found the back of the net in the final minutes of the game to give the Lightning a victory.

NOVEMBER 20, 2015