Evgeny Kuznetsov recorded three points in his first two games with Salavat Yulaev, scoring a goal and providing two primary assists. He scored 5:14 into the third period on a delayed penalty, beating Barys Astana's goaltender from the top of the circles with a wrist shot and celebrated with his trademark bird celly. He assisted on Yegor Suchkov's early goal with a no-look pass and had an assist in his debut on a power-play goal. The game-winner marked his first GWG since November 18, 2024. Coach Viktor Kozlov praised Kuznetsov's talent and impact, and Kuznetsov emphasized fitting in and enjoying the game.
"Kuznetsov lit the lamp 5:14 into the third period on a delayed penalty call. Taking a pass from former Hershey Bears forward Sheldon Rempal, Kuznetsov beat Barys Astana goaltender Ádam Schéél from the top of the circles with a wrist shot to give Salavat Yulaev a 2-1 lead. Kuznetsov celebrated by doing his trademark bird celly. The goal was Kuznetsov's second of the season and his first since a December 17 game against HC Sochi when he was a member of Metallurg Magnitogorsk."
"Kuznetsov's goal would serve as the game-winner in Salavat Yulaev's 3-1 win - his first GWG since November 18, 2024, with SKA St. Petersburg. "Two important points," Salavat Yulaev head coach Viktor Kozlov, a former Capital himself, said to Match TV, and a translation per Google Translate. "It's nice to see the 'bird' in green. Congratulations to everyone on the win.""
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