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Evgeny Kuznetsov
Yevgeny Yevgenyevich Kuznetsov (Russian: Евгений Евгеньевич Кузнецов; born 19 May 1992) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He has represented Russia in junior and senior level competitions on numerous occasions, winning gold medals at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, as well as at the 2012 IIHF World Championship and 2014 IIHF World Championship. Kuznetsov won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018, leading the playoffs in point-scoring with 32 points, the most by any player in a single postseason since Evgeni Malkin in 2009. Kuznetsov is known for his bird celebration he used throughout the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, earning him the nickname "The Birdman."
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1992-05-19
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Chelyabinsk, Russia
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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Registers assist in Friday's loss

Kuznetsov posted an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 6. Kuznetsov finished the playoffs on a three-game point streak. He had two goals and three helpers in six postseason contests overall. The center added 16 shots on net and a minus-3 rating during the playoffs, following a strong regular season that saw him rack up 24 goals and 54 assists in 79 appearances.
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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Collects two helpers

Kuznetsov notched a pair of assists and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5. Kuznetsov helped out on both of T.J. Oshie's tallies in the contest, with the first one coming on the power play. Through five playoff contests, Kuznetsov's done well with two goals, two assists, 16 shots on net and a minus-3 rating in a top-line role. He'll need to stay strong as the Capitals look to stave off elimination in Friday's Game 6.
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Stars' Jamie Benn, Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov fined $5K apiece

The NHL Department of Player Safety has handed out a pair of fines Sunday, sanctioning forwards Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars and Evgeny Kuznetsov of the Washington Capitals. Benn earned a $5,000 fine, the maximum allowable under the league’s collective bargaining agreement, for high-sticking Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane in the Stars’ 4-2 win on Saturday night. The incident in question took place halfway through the second period. There was a scramble for the puck after a Jake Oettinger save, and Mangiapane, who was behind the net, was being held in place by Stars defenseman Ryan Suter. Benn appeared to poke Mangiapane’s face with his stick through the net, and although the incident was a bit difficult to see in the initial broadcast, it was clear enough for the Department of Player Safety to fine Benn.
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Rating Evgeny Kuznetsov vs. T.J. Oshie's Game 1 Goals

Struggling to find the words to describe what he calls a ‘Hall of Fame’ dish from Nicklas Backstrom, Garnet Hathaway is reluctant to pick who had the prettier Game 1 goal.
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For Evgeny Kuznetsov It All Comes Down To This

Evgeny Kuznetsov has had a very good season for the Washington Capitals, and quite frankly, for himself. For the past couple of seasons it has not been the smoothest road for the Caps number one center. We won’t go into too much detail, it’s been talked about enough by everybody, myself included.
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NY Rangers vs. Washington Capitals predictions and player props: Evgeny Kuznetsov shoots his shot on Friday night

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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: One of each in overtime loss

Kuznetsov scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights. Kuznetsov opened the scoring in the first period and then set up an Alex Ovechkin tally in the second. The 29-year-old Kuznetsov has only been held off the scoresheet once in April, collecting two goals and 10 assists in nine games. The center has 77 points, 197 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 74 outings overall.
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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Under the weather

Kuznetsov (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. Kuznetsov has been red hot recently, having racked up seven points through his last five contests, so fantasy managers should plan on keeping a close eye on his status ahead of puck drop versus the Maple Leafs.
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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Looks good to go

Kuznetsov (illness) is expected to center the top line Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports. Kuznetsov missed the morning skate with an illness, but it doesn't look like it'll keep him out of the lineup. The 29-year-old has gotten on the scoresheet in all five of the Capitals' games in April, picking up a goal and six helpers in that span.
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Evgeny Kuznetsov easily exceeded expectations this year

The Washington Capitals have had a weird up and down season but one thing that has been an encouraging sign is the reemergence of Evgeny Kuznetsov as one of the elite playmaking centers in the NHL. Kuznetsov has 22 goals and 46 assists for 68 points. That’s miles better than...
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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Collects helper

Kuznetsov provided an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Wild. Kuznetsov saw a 12-game point streak end Monday versus the Hurricanes, but he was right back on the scoresheet Sunday. The 29-year-old center has maintained a point-per-game pace with 22 goals, 44 assists, 174 shots on net and a plus-6 rating in 66 contests this season.
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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Point streak at 11 games

Kuznetsov picked up an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres. The second-period helper on an Alex Ovechkin tally extended Kuznetsov's current point streak to a career-best 11 games. The 29-year-old center has seven goals and 14 points over that stretch, and on the season he's up to 22 goals and 64 points through 63 contests.
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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Major milestone in win

Kuznetsov picked up a power-play assist Saturday in a 4-3 win over the Devils. The assist extended his point streak to 12 games (seven goals, eight assists) and he passed Scott Stevens for 10th place in Capitals history with 332 assists. Kuznetsov sits second in team scoring with 65 points (22 goals, 43 assists) in 64 games. It's one of the best seasons of his career.