Kucherov's trade request looms as Lightning visit Predators
The gist
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov has asked to be traded, and Tampa Bay plays at Nashville on Saturday.
The 8-3-1 Lightning face a Predators team on a two-game home skid.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026The Lightning beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-4, while the Predators lost 4-3 to the Washington Capitals.
- Oct 30, 2026Nikita Kucherov's request to be traded became public Friday night.
- Oct 31, 2026The Lightning (8-3-1, 17 points) visit the Predators (4-4-5, 13 points) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+.