ESPN NHL reports: Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.
sports | nhl | ESPN NHL | June 15, 2026 6:57 AM
Lightning strikes twice: Kucherov wins 2nd MVP
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.
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