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After all these years, Nikita Kucherov gets an ‘A’ for effort in Tampa Bay

The Lightning star wore an “A” on his sweater Sunday night for the first time, signifying his spot as an alternate captain.

Nikita Kucherov, wearing an "A" on his sweater as an alternate captain, celebrates his first-period goal in Tampa Bay's 6-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday night at Amalie Arena. [ JASON BEHNKEN | AP ]

John Romano
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