In a bit of news that shouldn’t shock anyone, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov was named as one of the three finalists for the Hart Trophy. Along with Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid, Kucherov is up for the de facto MVP award in the NHL.
The Hart Trophy finalists have been announced!
Who is your pick for MVP? pic.twitter.com/WXwoYrjLWnThe 30-year-old produced the highest point total in Lightning history as he racked up 44 goals and an even 100 assists, becoming the first winger to hit the century mark in helpers in league history.