Nikita Kucherov had a classic performance in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on opening night ...

Nikita Kucherov scored a hat trick in the final nine minutes and the Tampa Bay Lightning posted a 4-1 victory against the ...

Kucherov notched a hat-trick, including a power-play goal, and added a power-play assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

BRANDON — Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel worked together on the ice for nearly two months before training camp to help prepare themselves for roles on a new-look Lightning power play.

The Lightning hope their victory can be a bright spot for the fans back home dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Nikita Kucherov had a third-period hat trick to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in the season opener for both teams RALEIGH, N.C. -- Nikita Kucherov had a third ...

Nikita Kucherov paced Tampa Bay’s attack, factoring on all four goals and recording a natural hat trick in the third period. Victor Hedman, skating in his first regular season game as the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a third-period hat trick to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Friday night's season opener for both teams.