Nikita Kucherov sets Lightning all-time points record - Sportsnet.ca

Tampa Bay improves to 5-0-0 at home; Vancouver loses seventh straight TAMPA -- Nikita Kucherov scored twice to rally the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Benchmark International Arena on Saturday.

NHLNikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, the second such honour of his career after also winning the Hart in 2019. Veteran forward second to McDavid in league scoring with 130 pointsThe Associated Press · Posted: Jun 12, 2026 2:44 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 12Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, who also captured NHL MVP honours in 2019, led all players this season with 1.71 points a game on 44 goals and 86 assists. (Mike Carlson/Getty Images/File)Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, the second such honour of his career after also winning the Hart in 2019. The league announced the news Thursday prior to Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final. Kucherov led all players with 1.71 points a game on 44 goals and 86 assists. With 130 points, he ranked second to only Edmonton's Connor McDavid, who had 138.

When Liam Hicks homered in the first inning on Saturday, the Rays seemed well on their way to a Game 2 win. But thanks to a persistent offence and impressive bullpen, the Brewers rallied back to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the World Series.

The new-look Miami Heat have started 0-3 for the first time in 19 seasons after dropping a road game to the Charlotte Hornets, 115-110, on Saturday.