Nikita Kucherov, a player for the Tampa Bay Lightning, received praise for his performance, including a game-winning goal and three points in a game. His coach, Jon Cooper, lauded his improved attentiveness and all-around play. Kucherov credited his teammate, Hags, for the game-winning goal, highlighting the latter's skill. Another player, Nick Paul, also commended Hags for his role in the goal. Additionally, Kucherov was named the NHL's First Star of the Week, having scored seven points in four games, including three game-winning goals.
Tomas Hertl has been named the NHL’s second star of the week. Had five goals, including a 🎩 trick vs. NYI and three 6-on-5 goals, and an assist in three games . #SJSharks
#FlaPanthers forward Sam Reinhart is named the NHL’s third star of the week after putting up eight points (1G, 7A) in three games. Nikita Kucherov and Tomas Hertl were also honored this week.
More recognition for Nikita Kucherov as he's named the NHL's First Star of the Week. The #Bolts star winger posted seven points (4G, 3A) in four games with three game-winning goals along the way.
Nick Paul on the game winning goal: “That was awesome. We saw Hags beat the first guy and the second guy came and he hit the speed boost there, a little need for speed action, hit the nos, beat him wide, and, then, an unbelievable backhand pass to Kuch. Kuch isn't going to make… https://t.co/P2z0tGqXCN
Jon Cooper on Nikita Kucherov, who scored the game winning goal and finished with three points tonight: “Even the year he was the MVP, he's better this year. It's the attentiveness at both ends of the ice and he is just a hell of a player.”
Jon Cooper on Nikita Kucherov, who scored the game winning goal and finished with three points tonight: “Even the year he was the MVP, he's better this year. It's the attentiveness at both ends of the ice and he just a hell of a player.”
Nikita Kucherov on the game winning goal: “Hags wheels through everybody and found me backdoor. Top end.” Q: “Did you have a feeling that that was what he was going to do there?” A: “Yes, he’s got the skill on the backhand so I was confident in his abilities and good for him,…