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A well deserved nod to #GoBolts forward Nikita Kucherov, your 2026 recipient of the Hart Memorial Trophy as NHL MVP.
He is just the fifth winger in league history to win the honor multiple times (also 2019).
Congrats, Kuch!
Benjamin Pierce
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Benjamin Pierce
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Tampa, FL
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Joined August 2017
- On this day in 2013, the @TBLightning hired coach Jon Cooper. Since then, Tampa Bay is 566-304-80 with the 2nd-most regulation wins in the NHL (BOS). The #GoBolts have won the Stanley Cup twice and made the playoffs in 10 of his 11 first full seasons. His 87 playoff wins rank
- This #GoBolts team fought through quite a list of injuries against Florida, per GM Julien BriseBois. Injury update: Bjorkstrand suffered from compartment syndrome, required a house call at 2 a.m. and went to the ER for surgery. Anthony Cirelli grade 2 MCL sprain Luke Glendening
- When asked about the hit on Jake Guentzel, #GoBolts Jon Cooper: “The only players we hit are the ones with pucks”
- Andrei Vasilevskiy wins his eighth straight game for the #GoBolts. His last 10 starts are something to behold: 9-0-1 .947 SV% 1.60 GAA 2 shutouts He’s even added 2 assists in that run!
- Tonight marks the 400th consecutive #GoBolts sellout at @AmalieArena, a run that dates back to March 26, 2015. A phenomenal run. Tampa Bay brings it every home game, and I’m sure tonight will be no different in a big game against the Senators.
- Lightning coach Jon Cooper catching up with Alex Ovechkin quickly before practice starts #GoBolts
- Can confirm this puts the @TBLightning organization atop the NHL. The #GoBolts and @SyracuseCrunch have the longest active streak of both NHL & AHL teams making the playoffs. TBL takes the top spot from Boston. Another great achievement for the Lightning org.
- With that assist, #GoBolts forward Nikita Kucherov has secured his third consecutive season of 80+ assists. Only three other players have done that, and it’s quite the list: Wayne Gretzky 1979-1992 Paul Coffey 1983-1986 Bobby Orr 1969-1972
- #GoBolts captain Victor Hedman with a great response when @Gabby_Shirley_ asked him what he remembers about a young Nikita Kucherov scoring his first NHL goal in 2013: "Wore 56. CCM stick, I think. I think the announcer said Dimitri Kucherov, so he only got 999 as Nikita
- Utah defenseman and former Bolt Mikhail Sergachev on his return to AMALIE also being McDonagh’s 1,000th game: “That makes it even more special. I love Mac. I was there for Heddy's 1,000th, now I'm gonna be here for Mac's. Two of my mentors, so I'm excited for that.” #GoBolts
- With his goal tonight, @TBLightning forward Nikita Kucherov just became only the 14th player in NHL history to record three or more 120-point seasons. Top three are Gretzky (14), Lemieux (8) and Esposito/Dionne (6). McDavid (3) is the only other active player to do it. #GoBolts
- Brayden Point—in his #TampaBayStrong shirt—on the #Bolts and getting a win for Tampa: “I love this city. It feels like home really. My daughter was born here. It’s been home for my ninth year now. It’s tough to see what’s going on but again just so thankful that people came out
- An up-close look at the golden stick gifted to Vasy tonight to celebrate 300 wins, created by Aaron Logan with Heritage Stick Co. It’s a work of art. #GoBolts
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