Nikita Kucherov Makes History with Hart Trophy Win. In a decisive vote by NHL players, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been awarded the Hart Trophy for the second time in his career, cementing his status as one of the league's top performers. With 128 points in the regular season, Kucherov's impressive statistics and clutch performances on the ice likely swayed the voters in his favor. He joins an exclusive group of Lightning players to have won the award, with Martin St. Louis being the only other Bolt to ever take home the prestigious trophy.

Voters decided Kucherov was most deserving of the trophy, the second of his NHL career (also: 2019). Martin St. Louis (2004) is the only other Bolt to ever win the award.