Nikita Kucherov Shines in Lightning Loss as Trade Rumors Continue

On October 30, 2026, Nikita Kucherov recorded three assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Nashville Predators in a shootout after giving up a late lead. General manager Julien BriseBois said the team had no intention of trading Kucherov, while coach Jon Cooper said Kucherov remained committed to the team.