Kucherov Hart Surge: NHL's Best Player Now?
Nikita Kucherov surges up the Hart Trophy odds with a post-Olympic tear that has league insiders whispering he's the most dominant force on the ice right now. The Lightning sniper racks up points at a clip that buries McDavid and MacKinnon in recent games, turning heads in every front office from Tampa to Toronto. Voters love a comeback narrative, and with the season winding down, Kucherov's grip on the Lightning's playoff push raises the stakes for who claims MVP honors.
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