Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov participated in warmups and is expected to play against the Nashville Predators despite a recent trade request, according to reports from the Nashville Tennessean.
The Russian winger took part in pregame preparations on Saturday, October 31, 2026, signaling his availability for the matchup against Nashville. Kucherov's status had been uncertain following reports of a trade request, but his participation in warmups suggests he will suit up for the Lightning.
