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He won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in 2019.
15 Interesting Facts About Nikita Kucherov
Nikita Kucherov is a dynamic Russian right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning, renowned for his exceptional scoring and playmaking, and a two-time Stanley Cup champion and Hart Memorial Trophy winner.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#86
Status
Active
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He helped his team win the Stanley Cup twice, in 2020 and 2021.
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He secured the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer three times.
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He led the playoffs in scoring twice during his team's Stanley Cup victories.
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He recorded his 1,000th NHL point on October 25, 2025, becoming the 101st player to reach the mark.
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He was named an alternate captain for his team in the 2022–23 season.
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He holds the record for most points by a Russian-born player in a single season with 144.
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He scored a goal on his first shot, on his first shift, in his NHL debut.
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He tied for the NHL lead in plus-minus with a +38 rating in the 2014–15 season.
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He became the first winger in NHL history to record 100 assists in a single season.
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He is one of only five players in NHL history to record 100 assists in a single season.
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He tied Jaromír Jágr for the most assists in a single NHL season by a wing with 87.
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His mother worked at a hockey rink, which is how he first started to play.
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He once appeared at a Stanley Cup press conference drunk and shirtless, coining the term 'number one bullshit'.
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His father is a Colonel in the Russian Army.
About Nikita Kucherov
Regarded as one of the best players in the world, he is a highly decorated right winger and alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has won multiple major awards including the Hart Memorial Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award, while also leading his team to two Stanley Cup championships. He holds several franchise and league records, showcasing his exceptional scoring and playmaking abilities throughout his career.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hart Memorial Trophy
2019
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Art Ross Trophy
2019
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Stanley Cup Champion
2020
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Stanley Cup Champion
2021
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Ted Lindsay Award
2019
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Nikita Kucherov.
Player Info
Country: Russia
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 86
Status: Active
Age: 32 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: Maykop, Russia
Career Stats
Seasons: 15
Goals: 401
Assists: 723
Points: 1124
Teams: 6
Drafted: 2011
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Krasnaya Armiya CSKA Moscow Quebec Remparts Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Syracuse Crunch Tampa Bay Lightning
Nikita Kucherov plays for 6 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2011.