Evgeny Kuznetsov nails putt, celebrates with teammates (Video)
Evgeny Kuznetsov has been practicing his goal celebrations, as he showed off after nailing a putt.
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is back in DC following a busy offseason. After playing for Russia at the World Cup of Hockey, the fourth-year center is ready for the season to begin. He showed off his goal celebrating skills with an impressive celebration after nailing a golf putt.
I guess I’m natural…so fun to play pic.twitter.com/o0dHPQCDaX
— Evgeny Kuznetsov (@Kuzya92) October 6, 2016
Kuznetsov is not a stranger to ridiculous goal celebrations. At the World Cup of Hockey, he even borrowed a bird celebration from FIFA ’17. Coming off a breakout season in 2015-16, Kuznetsov will look to do even more celebrating during the 2016-17 season.
Last season, Kuznetsov set career highs in his third NHL season with 20 goals, 57 assists, and 77 points. He made his first All-Star appearance, winning fans over with his creativity and stick handling skills. After being drafted by the Capitals with the 26th overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft, Kuznetsov spent some time in Russia. He joined the Capitals late in the 2013-14 season.
Kuznetsov took some time to adjust to the NHL, but he finished his first full season with 37 points. He is famous for scoring the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the 2014-15 first round series between the Capitals and New York Islanders. Since then, Kuznetsov has been one of the league’s most electrifying players. He will have a hard time following up last season, but with his skill, expect him to once again finish among the league leaders in points.
So far this preseason, Kuznetsov has seen more ice time. He saw some time on the penalty kill, which could be a glimpse into the increased role he will be taking on the Capitals.
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