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Canucks' Andrei Kuzmenko Snaps 11-Game Goalless Drought With Third Period Tally

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

PRACTICE | Andrei Kuzmenko | Vancouver Canucks Forward Andrei Kuzmenko meets with media following Monday's practice.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NHL.COM

Will play Tuesday Kuzmenko will be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Anaheim after sitting out the past two games as a healthy scratch, Harman Dayal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kuzmenko has chipped in just five assists and nine shots on goal in his past nine outings. He has accounted for three goals, 14 points and 28 shots on net over 10 appearances this season. Kuzmenko is projected to back alongside Elias Pettersson and Ilya Mikheyev in Tuesday's contest.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Might be scratched Friday Kuzmenko appears set to be a healthy scratch Friday, based on the line rushes during the morning skate, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Kuzmenko has three goals and 14 points in 19 contests this season, but he has been held off the scoresheet over his last three outings and was minus-3 in Vancouver's 5-2 loss to Colorado on Wednesday. He's still an important part of the Canucks' offense and has been averaging 4:16 of ice time with the man advantage this season, so Kuzmenko likely won't be kept out of the lineup for long. In the meantime, this might be an opportunity for Sam Lafferty to play alongside Ilya Mikheyev and Elias Pettersson on the top line.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Kuzmenko (face) will return to the lineup Saturday against Seattle, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact Kuzmenko sat out Thursday's 5-2 loss to Calgary after taking a puck to the face in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders He will return to the top line in Saturday's contest, wearing a full face shield. Kuzmenko has three goals, 11 assists and 26 shots on net in 16 games this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Apparent facial injury keeps Andrei Kuzmenko out of lineup The Canucks said Kuzmenko needed medical assessments and didn't make the flight to Calgary for Thursday's game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Unavailable Thursday Kuzmenko (face) will miss Thursday's game against Calgary, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television.

Impact Kuzmenko was struck in the face by the puck during Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders. He has three goals and 14 points in 16 games this year. Linus Karlsson, who was summoned from AHL Abbotsford, will draw into the lineup Thursday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper before early exit Kuzmenko registered a power-play assist before leaving Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders with an upper-body injury, Harman Dayal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kuzmenko was hit in the face with a shot in the third period and didn't have time to return to the contest, though Dayal reports the forward was present in the locker room after the game. Over his last five games, Kuzmenko has five assists, but he's gone six contests without a goal. Fantasy managers will want to confirm his status prior to Thursday's game versus the Flames.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags two helpers Kuzmenko recorded two assists in Thursday's 5-2 victory over Ottawa.

Impact Kuzmenko registered his third multi-point game of the season and has scored in nine of his 13 contests. The 27-year-old winger is well on his way to repeating his rookie numbers in which he racked up 39 goals and 35 assists, including 19 power-play points.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper in win Kuzmenko produced an assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Kuzmenko has collected a goal and three assists over his last four games. The 27-year-old winger has taken on a complementary role in the top six this season, playing well alongside Elias Pettersson and Ilya Mikheyev on the top line. Kuzmenko is up to three goals, seven helpers, 20 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 12 outings. His increase in playmaking has been a welcome sight for a player who has predictably seen his shooting percentage dip from 27.3 percent last season to 15 percent so far in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Thursday Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 10-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Kuzmenko set up the second of Brock Boeser's goals in the first period before scoring one of his own in the middle frame. This was Kuzmenko's second multi-point effort of the season, and he's managed two goals and five helpers over his last six games. Overall, the 27-year-old winger has three tallies, six helpers, 19 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 10 contests while filling a top-six role.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple on power play Kuzmenko recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Kuzmenko helped out on Elias Pettersson's power-play goal late in the second period. With a goal and four helpers over his last five games, Kuzmenko continues to impress with improved playmaking in his second NHL campaign. He's at two goals, five assists, 16 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through nine contests overall, and he's earned three of his points with the man advantage.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple on power play Kuzmenko recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper Friday Kuzmenko logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-0 win over the Blues.

Impact Kuzmenko has picked up a goal and three assists over his last three contests. The winger helped out on an Ilya Mikheyev tally in the third period. Kuzmenko has six points, nine shots on net and a plus-4 rating through seven outings. His lack of shot volume is still a concern, but with stronger playmaking early in 2023-24, his point production is in line with the 74 points in 81 games he had last year.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Schedule: How Ilya Mikheyev gets the best out to Andrei Kuzmenko When Canucks winger Ilya Mikheyev returned Saturday from missing 37 games with knee surgery, it had an instant affect Andrei Kuzmenko

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Nets winner Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over the Panthers on Saturday.

Impact He scored what ultimately became the winner from a sharp angle in the right faceoff circle with 4:57 left in the third period. It was Kuzmenko's first multi-point game this season. He has four points (two goals, two assists) in five games so far.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Kuzmenko Hustles To Set Up Elias Pettersson For A Nifty Goal

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nets power-play goal Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact Kuzmenko's first-period tally tied the game at 1-1. The winger has a pair of power-play points, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating through the first two games of the season. He remains in a top-line role, and he's off to a good start as he looks to defy the widely expected regression after shooting 27.3 percent last year.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers assist in win Kuzmenko logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Kuzmenko helped out on the third of Brock Boeser's four goals in this game. While he was listed on the top line, Kuzmenko saw a middling 16:23 of ice time Wednesday. The 27-year-old winger impressed in his first NHL campaign with 39 goals and 74 points, but he shot 27.3 percent last year and will likely need to offset a drop in shooting percentage with an improvement in the playmaking department. As long as he's playing alongside an elite talent in Elias Pettersson, Kuzmenko should still have a high floor.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CAMP | Andrei Kuzmenko Media | Vancouver Canucks CAMP | Andrei Kuzmenko Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • NHL.COM

Canucks Under The Microscope: Fitter, focused Andrei Kuzmenko would be even bigger hit Kuzmenko arrived with skill, swagger, preference for toe-drags and long shifts. He would be scratched, benched, learn and deliver.

MAY 15, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Supplies pair of helpers Kuzmenko notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Impact This was Kuzmenko's first multi-point effort since March 28. The 27-year-old didn't look out of place in his first NHL campaign, posting 39 goals, 35 assists, 143 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 81 contests. He'll have a tough time replicating his 27.3 shooting percentage in 2023-24 -- while his goal-scoring could be above-average, it's safe to assume some regression for Kuzmenko.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks' Quinn Hughes Springs Andrei Kuzmenko With Beautiful Stretch Pass For Breakaway Goal

APRIL 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores on power play Tuesday Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Kuzmenko has started to falter a bit late in the season -- he's gone seven games without a multi-point effort. Part of that downturn is due to different usage, as head coach Rick Tocchet has separated Kuzmenko from star center Elias Pettersson in recent games. Kuzmenko's still had an excellent first NHL campaign with 39 tallies, 72 points (18 on the power play), 142 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 80 appearances.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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