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NHL futures bets and analysis for Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy argument and the Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff chances.

Kucherov put up two assists Thursday in a 6-5 win over Buffalo.

Analyzing top NHL player props for Thursday, including Nikita Kucherov’s multi-point potential, Nikolaj Ehlers’ shot volume, and Mikko Rantanen’s assist value.

After general manager Don Sweeney just about nuked the roster on Friday, the Boston Bruins somehow managed to beat the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Saturday. New guys like Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju made immediate impacts.

Nikita Kucherov is leading the way for the Lightning this season and honestly deserves more recognition in the Hart Trophy odds. He has 90 points, including 62 assists, in 58 games for 22 more points than the second most (Brandon Hagel) on the team.

The 2025 deadline showcased a shift away from the conservatism that NHL general managers had become known for in previous eras.