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Nikita Kucherov will be among those in action Thursday when his Tampa Bay Lightning meet the Pittsburgh Penguins at Benchmark International Arena. Does a wager on Kucherov intrigue you? Our stats and information can help.
Kucherov is the Lightning's leader in goals (40), assists (81) and points (121). Kucherov has taken 209 shots (2.8 per game), tops among the Lightning's forwards.
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Nikita Kucherov and Lightning vs. Penguins Info
- Game Day: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Kucherov Props vs. Penguins
- Points Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over: -130, Under: +100)
- Assists Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over: +180, Under: -238)
Recent Kucherov Performance
- He has a goal in 31 games this year out of 68 games played, including multiple goals eight times.
- Kucherov has a point in 54 of 68 games this season, with multiple points in 38 of them.
- Kucherov has an assist in 45 of 68 games this season, with multiple assists in 24 of them.
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Canadiens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:10 | Home | L 4-1 |
| 3/26/2026 | Kraken | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | Home | L 4-3 OT |
| 3/24/2026 | Wild | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | Home | W 6-3 |
| 3/22/2026 | Flames | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | Away | L 4-3 OT |
| 3/21/2026 | Oilers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:53 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 3/19/2026 | Canucks | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | Away | W 6-2 |
| 3/17/2026 | Kraken | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19:49 | Away | W 6-2 |
| 3/14/2026 | Hurricanes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:00 | Home | L 4-2 |
| 3/12/2026 | Red Wings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18:33 | Home | W 4-1 |
| 3/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | Home | L 5-2 |
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Kucherov vs. Penguins Performance (2025-26)
| 2025-2026 Season | Stat | vs. Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Games | 2 |
| 121 | Points | 2 |
| 40 | Goals | 1 |
| 81 | Assists | 1 |