The head coach “Tampa Bay Lightning » John Cooper admired the performance of the Russian striker Nikita Koucherov during the NHL regular season game against the Colorado Avalanche.
The match in Tampa ended with a score of 6:3 in favor of the hosts. Kucherov scored a double and an assist, the Russian was recognized as the first star of the match.
— I have seen 55 matches this season (Kucherov played 54), and he gives his all in every match. The way Nikita works on the ice…he’s just a gifted player. His competitiveness and hockey IQ make him a difficult player to defend. I think Kucherov played fantastic,” journalist Chris Krenn quoted Cooper as saying on a social network.
Captain of Tampa Steven Stamkos called Kucherov the team’s most stable player this season.
— Kucherov’s game speaks for itself. Throughout the season, we see the work that goes on behind the scenes. If you’re in a match and you want to be one of the best in the world, you have to be consistent. Kucherov has been the most consistent player this year,” Stamkos said.
Kucherov leads the NHL scoring race with 93 points (36 goals and 57 assists).
Source : MatchTV
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