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Russian-born Nikita Kucherov plays right wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. One of the top players in the world, Kucherov won the Ted Lindsay Award for the best player in the NHL for the 2018–19 season, the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer, and the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player.
The famous ice hockey player is married to Anastasia, a Russian national. They have a son named Max, born in 2018, who Anastasia often brings to watch Kucherov play. They can be seen cheering on the Tampa Bay Lightning by donning their shirt.
Anastasia has always been a strong support structure for her husband, who has played hockey since he was a young boy. In 2015, The charming Russian couple also travel extensively with their son to various vacation destinations.
Anastasia is a social media influencer and a model. She has also significantly profited from other real estate and family asset investments.
Nikita Kucherov's NHL debut and achievements
On November 25, 2013, Nikita Kucherov faced off against the New York Rangers in his first NHL game. He became the eighth player in Lightning history to score on his NHL debut. He recorded his first hat-trick the following year against the Arizona Coyotes.
With the Lightning, Kucherov won the Stanley Cup twice in 2020 and 2021, setting the postseason scoring record both times. The Lightning's playoff record for most points, goals, and assists also belongs to Kucherov.
He also holds the record for the most points by a Russian-born player in a single season (128). He also used to play professionally for the Russian chess organization.
At the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, Nikita Kucherov made his debut for the Russian national team alongside fellow Lightning players Nikita Nesterov, Vladislav Namestnikov, and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Russia earned the bronze medal in the 2017 World Championship thanks to Kucherov, Vasilevskiy, and Namestnikov. He also won bronze at the 2019 World Championship.
