The Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov was widely criticized for ... especially after Connor McDavid's three-game suspension.

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov smiles after scoring the winning goal during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Chicago.

Kyle Palmieri and Adam Boqvist, in his Islanders’ debut, also scored for New York while Ilya Sorokin finished with 28 saves. Nikita Kucherov tied the game with 46.1 seconds left in regulation ...