On Friday, the league announced the finalists for the Selke Trophy, which honors the top defensive forward. The three finalists for the award are Aleksander Barkov ( Florida Panthers ), Anthony Cirelli ( Tampa Bay Lightning ), and Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers).

The NHL has announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is a finalist for this year's Hart Memorial Trophy. The other two players in the running are Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the verge of losing their fourth straight playoff series. Nikita Kucherov’s performance — specifically his inability to score goals — is a big reason for that.