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Nikita Kucherov | Winger

Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Age / DOB:  (19) / 6/17/1993
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 174
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The heroics of Nikita Kucherov kept Russia alive at the World Junior Championship on Wednesday with a 4-3 shootout win over Switzerland.
The Tampa Bay Lightning draft pick scored with just 1:39 remaining in the third period to even the score at 3-3. He also scored the game-winning goal in the shootout and added assist in regulation. Kucherov has been Russia's most dangerous player at the tournament with five goals and seven points in five matches. The hosts were almost knocked out of medal contention, but with the win they will play Sweden on Thursday in the semifinals. Jan 2 - 11:27 AM

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Nikita Kucherov is the Tampa Bay Lightning's prospect of the week.

Kucherov had six points in just two QMJHL games last week. He has nine goals and 13 assists in 13 contests with the Quebec Remparts and Rouyn-Noranda Huskies this season.
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 06:33:00 PM

Nikita Kucherov had a hat trick and two assists in Rouyn-Noranda's 6-4 win over Val-d'Or.

Kucherov has been on a tear this month with four goals and eight points in just three games. Overall, he has 22 points in 13 QMJHL contests with Rouyn-Noranda and Quebec.
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 10:57:00 PM

Nikita Kucherov had two helpers in Rouyn-Noranda's 6-3 win over Shawinigan on Saturday.

The 2011 second-round selection of the Lightning has played in only 11 games this year -- split between Quebec and Rouyn-Noranda -- and has 16 points. The Russian has all the tools to be a major weapon offensively.
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 08:04:00 PM

Nikita Kucherov had a goal as Quebec took down P.E.I with a 5-3 win Friday night.

The winger was taken by the Lighting in the second round of the 2011 draft. He put up just six points in 26 KHL games prior to this season, but possesses a lot of raw ability, some of which has been on display this season. The 19-year-old has eight points in five games this year. Mikhail Grigorenko, Buffalo's 2012 first-rounder, chipped in with an assist.
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:26:00 PM

Nikita Kucherov has been selected as the Tampa Bay Lightning's Prospect Performer of the Week.

Kucherov had a goal and four points in two QMJHL games last week. He was taken by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 06:48:00 PM

Nikita Kucherov has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

He is set to play with the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL this season after he was taken in the 2012 CHL Import Draft. However, he hasn't been able to play for his new team yet because of off-season shoulder surgery. Kucherov suited up in 18 games with CSKA Moscow of the KHL last season. He was selected 58th overall by the Lightning in the 2011 draft.
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 08:09:00 PM

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