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NHL: Lightning F Nikita Kucherov’s epic Stanley Cup rant has people talking

Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates with fans after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Nikita Kucherov said he hadn’t slept in three days prior to lifting the Stanley Cup high overhead last night. In a postgame shirtless celebration rant, he unloaded on a few topics.

He began by chugging his beer and then pounding on the table. “Lets Go,” he said, looking very comfortable with his cap on backwards accompanied by a huge smile.