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Nikita Kucherov

Tampa Bay Lightning
Position R
Age 33
Height 5'11"
Weight 172LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Maykop, RUS
Born Jun 16, 1993

Key Insights

2026-27
He rarely gets into the dangerous areas of the ice

30.3% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

20 of 66 attempts, 135th of 137 forwards
He works the outside and rarely gets to the front of the net

30.3% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

20 attempts from inside the home plate, 135th of 137 forwards
Most of his shots come from a long way out

His average attempt comes from 31.8 feet.

66 located attempts, 129th of 137 forwards
He gets almost nothing from long range

21.2% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

14 long-range attempts, 122nd of 137 forwards
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

24.2% of his attempts are the slap shot.

16 attempts, 0 goals
He shoots more pucks over a season than almost anybody

Kucherov has taken 66 shot attempts this season.

24 on goal, 19 missed, 19 blocked, 32nd of 137 forwards
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Jun 16, 1993
Birth Place Maykop, RUS
Height 5'11"
Weight 172 LBS
Shoots/Catches L