Evgeny Kuznetsov scores first goal with Salavat Yulaev: 'It's nice to see the bird in green'

"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.""

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.

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