Kucherov had a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over Columbus on Tuesday. Kucherov scored on a breakaway early in the first period after Jake Guentzel sent him a stretch pass from the defensive zone.

Kucherov found the back of the net and took three shots on net in Sunday's 4-1 win against the Kraken. After missing Tampa Bay's last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break with an upper-body injury,

After being the first winger in NHL history to record 100 assists and leading the league with 144 points last year, Kucherov has been spectacular again this season. In 53 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2024-25, he has 26 goals, 57 assists, 83 points, and a plus-13 rating.

The Lightning (36-21-4) have gone from a team battling for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference to pushing toward the top of the Atlantic Division by going 10-1-1 in their past 12 games heading into their game against the Buffalo Sabres at Amalie Arena on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN).

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Nathan MacKinnon, alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche, excelled with two assists and points against the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing his season total to 93 points. An Avalanche fan praised his skill,

Kucherov (upper body) will play against Seattle on Sunday, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. Following a one-game absence, Kucherov will return to the top line and first power-play unit in Sunday's matchup versus the Kraken. He has compiled 25 goals, 82 points and 179 shots on net through 52 games this season.

Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon are tied in points, making the 2024-25 Art Ross Trophy race one of the closest finishes in recent history. While Draisaitl’s goal-scoring earns him a slight edge, MacKinnon's playmaking abilities keep him a strong contender.

Our updated fantasy hockey rankings sees movement in the top 250, with Nikita Kucherov and Auston Matthews battling for the top spot.

Kucherov found the back of the net and took three shots on net in Sunday's 4-1 win against the Kraken.