Tampa Bay is on a three-game losing skid and will be eager to welcome Kucherov back into its lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old Kucherov could have a nagging injury, missing three games this season, but it has not deterred him from his offensive prowess, with 34 points (12G / 22A) in 25 games. He has especially turned it on lately, with 15 points (3G / 12A) in his last seven games.
Tampa Bay is on a three-game losing skid and will be eager to welcome Kucherov back into its lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old Kucherov could have a nagging injury, missing three games this season, but it has not deterred him from his offensive prowess, with 34 points (12G / 22A) in 25 games. He has especially turned it on lately, with 15 points (3G / 12A) in his last seven games.
Kucherov exited Tampa Bay's most recent game in the first period due to an undisclosed injury, but he will suit up on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Kucherov has been solid after a slower-than-usual start to the season, scoring 12 points (6G / 6A) in his last nine games. Tampa Bay will be without Brayden Point (undisclosed) on Monday and will rely heavily on Kucherov to distribute their offense.
Kucherov has missed Tampa Bay's previous two games due to an illness, but he will likely draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The NHL's Art Ross Trophy winner from a season ago is yet to find his stride in 2025-26, recording three points (2G / 1A) and a -8 plus/minus through four games.
Kucherov was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the team not announcing his absence until the start of warmups. We should get an update on his status ahead of Tampa Bay's game in Columbus on Saturday.
Kucherov has missed the last four periods of hockey for Tampa Bay due to an illness but appears to be ready to return to the lineup after practicing with the team on Friday. The 31-year-old Kucherov remains among the league leaders with 92 points (28G / 64A) in 61 games this season. That said, the elite forward has been held off the scoresheet in two straight games for only the second time this season.
Kucherov did not play for the entirety of the third period in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and it appears he will miss Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old Kucherov remains among the league leaders with 92 points (28G / 64A) in 61 games this season. That said, the elite forward has been held off the scoresheet in two straight games for only the second time this season.
Kucherov did not play for the entirety of the third period in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and his status for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers remains up in the air due to an illness. The 31-year-old Kucherov remains among the league leaders with 92 points (28G / 64A) in 61 games this season. That said, the elite forward has been held off the scoresheet in two straight games for only the second time this season.
Kucherov was a late scratch in Tampa Bay's final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, tending to an upper-body injury, but was back at practice on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Kucherov is having another incredible season, among the league leaders offensively, with 82 points (25G / 57A) in 52 games this season. Tampa Bay returns to action on February 23rd against the Seattle Kraken.
Kucherov will not play on Thursday, missing a second straight game, but Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper is hopeful he will play on their upcoming three-game road trip. The 31-year-old Kucherov is among the league leaders with 34 points (12G / 22A) in 22 games this season.
Kucherov was a full participant at practice Monday after missing the team's last game with an illness, and was officially listed as a game-time decision on Tuesday. As has become expected over the last several seasons, Kucherov is among the league leaders in points, ranking third with 23 (11G / 12A) in 14 games this season.
Kucherov was a full participant at practice after missing the team's last game with an illness. As has become expected over the last several seasons, Kucherov is among the league leaders in points, ranking third with 23 (11G / 12A) in 14 games this season and could be an option to return to action on Tuesday.
