Kucherov, Karlsson, Zacha Named NHL's March Stars

Lightning, Penguins, and Bruins players earn top honors for standout performances.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:32pm

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The NHL has announced its three stars of the month for March, recognizing standout performances from Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson, and Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha.

Why it matters

The NHL's monthly star selections highlight the league's top talent and showcase the players driving their teams' success. These awards are closely watched by fans and media as indicators of which players are having the biggest impact on the current NHL season.

The details

Kucherov led the league with 26 points (9 goals, 17 assists) in March, while Karlsson had 22 points (5 goals, 17 assists) and Zacha scored 10 goals and added 12 assists for the Bruins.

  • The NHL announced the March stars on April 1, 2026.

The players

Nikita Kucherov

A right wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning who led the NHL in scoring during March.

Erik Karlsson

A defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins who had 22 points in March, including 5 goals.

Pavel Zacha

A center for the Boston Bruins who scored 10 goals and added 12 assists in March.

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The takeaway

The NHL's monthly star selections showcase the league's elite talent and the players driving their teams' success. Kucherov, Karlsson, and Zacha's standout performances in March highlight the depth of skill across the NHL.