# @theathletic on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@theathletic/video/7621970119710854414
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61818398-theathletic-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/46a27d9902.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-27T16:17:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Athletic (@theathletichq) — https://gondola.cc/theathletichq

## Caption

Nikita Kucherov isn’t as fast as Connor McDavid, as explosive as Nathan MacKinnon, nor as powerful as Mikko Rantanen. Still, he has emerged as the best player in the NHL this season.  #nhl #hockey #nikitakucherov #tampabaylightning 

## Stats

- **Views:** 103,200
- **Likes:** 5,605
- **Shares:** 246
- **Comments:** 53

## Tags

hockey, nhl, nikitakucherov, tampabaylightning

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