Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) smirks against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre.
LIGHTNINGNikita Kucherov landing spots put Canadiens, Oilers in focus
Oct 29, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is honored for passing Steven Stamkos to become the Tampa Bay Lightning's all-time leading scorer during the first period against the Winnipeg Jets at Benchmark International Arena.
LIGHTNINGNikita Kucherov will play tonight as his agent handles business
Oct 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Gabe Perreault (94) celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks with defenseman Marcus Pettersson (26) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) and left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
RANGERSRangers take a Halloween break before Oilers test skid
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

NIKO VAINIO

January 24, 1985  
Helsinki, FI

Defenseman  
6'1"  
Entry drafts
DALLAS STARS
STATS
NIKO VAINIO
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2002-03WJC-18 - FI6---6+3------
2004-05OHL - PET1115610-------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
OHL1115610-------
WJC-186---6+3------