Lightning's Nikita Kucherov Wins 2nd Career Hart Trophy

Nikita Kucherov is the NHL's most valuable player for the second time in his career. The Lightning winger was named the recipient of the 2025-26 Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded annually "to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team," as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Kucherov received a surprise presentation from Phil Pritchard, the longtime Keeper of the Cup.