Kucherov fakes out Holtby with tricky phantom deke move

Watch as Nikita Kucherov appears to lose control of the puck, only to fool Braden Holtby and open up the five-hole to score for the Lightning.

[peterchiarelli]

Oh my god, my condolences go to Holtby's family for this tragic incident.

[johnfarlio]

Same deke he used in the all star game, and against the same goalie too. Not a bolts fan but kucherov is a straight savage for this.

[Impuhlz]

The Datsyuk of the new era, I love this man so much- incredible hands, accuracy, vision, and creativity. Entertaining as hell yet such a quiet and modest guy- all around stud

[crisleal]

Holtby found this video and disliked it

[ShawnWatson]

When you hit the poke check button and it does nothing.

[chandler]

I'm not sure if I'm more baffled by the fact that Kucherov tried that move on Holtby a second time or the fact that Holtby actually fell for it a second time.

[AlexanderSiassi]

How does this not have a million views yet? From a Caps fan.

[tylermosier]

Only like the fourth time he’s done that this year

[mrLabear]

I got grounded for watching this. I live in a Christian Household #goodchristianboi

[alexanderyakovlev]

Холтби "малость" разозлился))))

[jtaters]

God damn. Kucherov is in Holtby's head big time.

[hepdog]

Kucherov scored a wicked goal on his very first shot of his very first shift when he came up from the AHL. I've seen players score in their first game but cannot recall any player scoring on their very first shot on their first shift. He is the "chosen one" to lead his team to another Stanley Cup.

[renstheradicaljans]

The more he embraces this meme move more often the better.

[anotherbuttchair]

The old whoops i mishandled the puck fake

[gangstercapitalism]

this guy reminds me of one Pavel Bure, lightning fast skater plus wicked handles

[hellomoto]

Holtby is so bad this year, he can have let the puck slide and gone to the bench it woul have still slipped five hole. It seems like he has not stopped a breakaway all year. It's time to give Gruby the keys for a while.

[ViktorKrum-qove]

This was dirtier than a blind mans toilet 🚽💩

[boldedname]

He better not do that too often or else goalies will start expecting and denying them. It should be more of a one time in desperate needs kind of goal. Then they’ll be more unique. But they are still the most beautiful goals.

[asleeposprey]

I don't think that should regester as a shot!

[mray]

Who can dislike this ?! Holtby and his family ?