Lightning star Nikita Kucherov wins second Hart Trophy

Nikita Kucherov's excellent season has been recognized with some hardware. The Tampa Bay Lightning star was announced as the Hart Trophy winner on Thursday ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. It is the second time in his career that Kucherov has won the NHL's MVP award. Kucherov finished second in league scoring with 130 points, including 44 goals. His 1.71 points per game were the highest in the NHL this season, and his plus-43 rating was tied for third. He had one point in 60 of his 76 games, and 40 multi-point games. He previously won the...