Nikita Kucherov, the star winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has been named the National Hockey League's Most Valuable Player, taking home the Hart Trophy for the second time in his career. This latest achievement solidifies Kucherov's status as one of the league's top players, following in the footsteps of fellow Lightning legends like Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman. Kucherov's impressive season was marked by his exceptional scoring prowess, as he tallied an impressive number of goals and assists that helped propel the Lightning to another successful campaign. With this award, Kucherov becomes just the 11th player in NHL history to win the Hart Trophy twice.

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, his second such honor  Spectrum News NY1