Nikita Kucherov scores twice in Lightning win over Canucks

Fantasy hockey: Kucherov posted two goals and seven shots in 20:40 on Saturday, a normal night for a player averaging 1.66 points per game in his recent sample.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 17, 2026 · Updated October 17, 2026

Nikita Kucherov scored twice and fired seven shots in 20:40 as Tampa Bay defeated Vancouver 4-2 on Saturday, October 17. One of his goals came on the power play.

The two-goal performance sits right in line with his recent averages of 0.56 goals and 1.66 points per game. His underlying play grades 94 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Nikita Kucherov

Kucherov's seven shots and 20:40 of ice time match his typical workload. He averages 3.2 shots and 20:31 a night in his recent sample, and he leads Lightning skaters with 4:08 of power-play time per game. His underlying play grade of 94 out of 100 among forwards reflects elite shot volume, scoring chances and minutes.

Tampa Bay has three games remaining this week, on Saturday, Tuesday and Friday. Kucherov's recent averages of 1.66 points and 0.53 power-play points per game make him a set-and-forget option across all fantasy formats. His combination of volume and opportunity keeps him among the most productive wingers available.

What to do

• Keep Kucherov active in all formats with three games left this week.

• His 94 process grade and 4:08 of power-play time per game support his elite production.

• Treat Saturday's two-goal outing as consistent with his 1.66 points-per-game average.

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