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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov Goes On A Solo Rush And Has His Backhand Shot Batted In By Nic Dowd

JANUARY 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Two-point effort in loss Kuznetsov picked up a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Both points came in the second period as the Capitals rallied from an early 3-1 deficit, but the game was all Devils after that. Kuznetsov snapped a 10-game point drought with the performance, and on the season the 31-year-old has stumbled to a disappointing six goals and 13 points through 32 contests.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kuznetsov scores in shootout to lift Capitals over Hurricanes 2-1

Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the deciding goal in the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Good to go Kuznetsov (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Nashville, according to Robby Stanley of NHL.com.

Impact Kuznetsov will be back in the lineup from a one-game absence. He has registered five goals, 11 points and 46 shots on net through 22 outings this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Thursday's game Kuznetsov (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Flyers.

Impact Kuznetsov will miss at least one game due to the illness. The 31-year-old had two points over his last three games. With Kuznetsov out, Matthew Phillips is expected to be in the lineup Thursday.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return to lineup Kuznetsov scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to Dallas.

Impact Kuznetsov was a healthy scratch in Washington's last game versus Arizona after tallying just one point in his prior six games. The veteran winger made an impact in his return Thursday, finishing a breakaway in the second period to put the Caps ahead 3-1. Kuznetsov now has five goals and 10 points through 20 games this season after posting 55 points (12 goals, 43 assists) last year.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to draw back into lineup Kuznetsov is expected to draw into the Capitals' lineup Thursday versus Dallas after being a healthy scratch Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kuznetsov has four goals and nine points in 19 games this season, which puts him on pace to decline from 55 points in 81 outings in 2022-23. He's also been quiet recently with just one point (a goal) over his last six appearances. Kuznetsov will attempt to break out of his slump Thursday while likely serving on the second line and second power-play unit. Sonny Milano might be a healthy scratch after dressing in Washington's previous 14 contests.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Monday Kuznetsov will be a healthy scratch Monday against Arizona, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Kuznetsov only has one goal in his past six outings. The 31-year-old forward has struggled this season, picking up four goals and five assists over 19 appearances. Matthew Phillips will probably return to the lineup Monday after being scratched for the past two contests.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits lone goal in Monday's loss Kuznetsov scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Kuznetsov was held off the scoresheet Friday in his return from a two-game absence due to an illness. He was able to get on the board Monday, but he was the only Capital to find the twine behind Mackenzie Blackwood in this contest. Kuznetsov is up to four goals, nine points, 41 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 16 contests in a rather slow start to the campaign.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Friday Kuznetsov (illness) will return to the lineup Friday versus Edmonton, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Kuznetsov missed two games with the illness. He has three goals and five assists in 14 games, including a pair of assists on the power play.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Wednesday Kuznetsov (illness) will not be in the lineup versus the Sabres on Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuznetsov will be shelved for his second consecutive due to his illness. Prior to his absence, the 31-year-old center had registered three points in his last three games to go with seven shots. In his stead, Connor McMichael will remain in a second-line center role in addition to the No. 1 power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Buffalo Kuznetsov (illness) told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Tuesday that he isn't sure if he will play Wednesday against Buffalo.

Impact The Capitals will see how Kuznetsov feels Wednesday before determining his availability. The 31-year-old forward took part in practices Monday and Tuesday, but he didn't work on either power-play unit during Tuesday's session. Kuznetsov has registered three goals, eight points and 37 shots on net in 14 outings this campaign. If he can't play Wednesday, Hendrix Lapierre is slated to center the third line.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Kuznetsov (illness) was on the ice for practice Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kuznetsov should be available for Wednesday's contest against Buffalo after sitting out Saturday's 4-3 win over Columbus. He rotated in on the third line with Hendrix Lapierre, who could be a healthy scratch to make room for Kuznetsov's return. Kuznetsov has supplied three goals, five assists and 37 shots on goal through 14 games this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Kutnetzov won't be in the lineup versus Columbus on Saturday, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Impact Kuznetsov missed practice Friday and Saturday and is not well enough to play. He has three goals and eight points in 14 games, including a pair of goals and an assist in his last three games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still missing at practice Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov (illness) is not at practice Saturday.

Impact It's the second day in a row that Kuznetsov has not appeared at practice. He has three goals and eight points in 14 games this season. Stay tuned ahead of puck drop to see his status for Saturday's game versus Columbus.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not at practice Friday Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov is missing practice Friday due to an illness.

Impact Kuznetsov has two goals and an assist in his last three games, giving him three goals and eight points in 14 contests this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time and his status for Saturday's tilt versus Columbus is up in the air.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice in win Kuznetsov scored two goals including the game-winner in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Devils.

Impact The 31-year-old converted a virtual tap-in early in the second period after a great display of hustle from Tom Wilson, who chipped the puck out of Washington's zone and out-raced New Jersey defenders to collect it and create the scoring chance. That gave the Caps a 3-0 lead, and Kuznetsov then squelched the Devils' comeback attempt with an empty-netter. Through 12 games this season, he's produced three goals and seven points -- a pace that would see him fall short of 50 points over a full season for the first time since 2014-15, his first full campaign in the NHL.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aube-Kubel, Malenstyn and Kuznetsov lead Capitals to 4-2 win over Devils

Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Beck Malenstyn scored 15 seconds apart in the first period, and Evgeny Kuznetsov had two goals as the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Looks good to go Kuznetsov (illness) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Wednesday versus the Panthers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Kuznetsov's presence in warmups, as well as Michael Sgarbossa's absence from the pregame skate, suggests Kuznetsov will play. The 31-year-old Kuznetsov missed a couple of practices but hasn't missed a game with the illness. The 31-year-old has no points over his last two games, and he's at one goal and four assists through 10 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Wednesday Kuznetsov (illness) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's contest versus Florida, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Impact Kuznetsov did participate in Wednesday's morning skate. He has a goal and five points in 10 outings this season. Washington summoned Michael Sgarbossa from AHL Hershey on Wednesday, and he'll likely draw into the lineup if Kuznetsov isn't available.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Kuznetsov (illness) was absent from Monday's practice, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Kuznetsov still has time to recover before Wednesday's matchup with Florida. He has registered one goal, four assists and 27 shots on net across 10 contests this campaign. Consider Kuznetsov day-to-day for now.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists Kuznetsov produced two assists and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.

Impact Kuznetsov helped out on tallies by Sonny Milano and Dylan Strome, with the latter's goal coming on the power play. The Capitals' offense as a whole has struggled early, and Kuznetsov hasn't been an exception. He's at three helpers, 13 shots on net, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through six appearances, though posting multiple shots on goal in each game is an encouraging sign the 31-year-old will turn things around.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evgeny Kuznetsov lifts Capitals past Flames in shootout Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the shootout winner as the host Washington Capitals erased a two-goal deficit en route to a 3-2 victory over the Cal...

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Opens with pair of shots Kuznetsov was blanked in Friday's 4-0 setback against the visiting Penguins.

Impact Kuznetsov ended up with a pair of shots on goal in his 19:56 of ice time across 26 shifts, while winning seven of his 15 faceoff attempts, good for a 46.7 percentage at the dot. He and his teammates will look to get on track Monday night when the Flames come calling at Capital One Arena.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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Kuznetsov scores in shootout to lift Capitals over Hurricanes 2-1

Aube-Kubel, Malenstyn and Kuznetsov lead Capitals to 4-2 win over Devils