Nikita Kucherov recorded three assists for the Tampa Bay Lightning during their 5-4 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena. The game marked Kucherov's first appearance since Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Friday that the forward, in the final year of his contract, informed the Lightning he would not re-sign and desired a trade. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois subsequently stated the team does not plan to trade Kucherov.
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Kucherov records three assists in Lightning's shootout loss to Predators
Nikita Kucherov had three assists for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday. This was Kucherov's first game since reports emerged Friday that he requested a trade from the Lightning.
