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Evgeny Kuznetsov scores insane Michigan-like goal from the slot in KHL

Kuznetsov scored a remarkable lacrosse-style goal, displaying his skills and ending a goal drought.

Evgeny Kuznetsov avoids potential year-long recovery from shoulder injury, will return to lineup ahead of schedule

Evgeny Kuznetsov's unexpected quick recovery from a serious shoulder injury showcases exceptional medical support and his dedication to rehabilitation.

Evgeny Kuznetsov fakes Michigan to assist on Ivan Demidov's first career KHL goal

Evgeny Kuznetsov returns to KHL scoresheet with an assist, marking his mentorship role alongside rising star Ivan Demidov.

Evgeny Kuznetsov out two months after suffering 'quite serious' undisclosed injury

Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to be sidelined for two months due to a serious shoulder injury sustained during a KHL game.

Dmitry Orlov may reportedly join Evgeny Kuznetsov in KHL after NHL contract expires next summer

Dmitry Orlov is expected to join SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL after his contract with the Carolina Hurricanes expires.

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores first KHL goal for SKA Saint Petersburg, does signature bird celebration

Kuznetsov scored his first KHL goal in nearly a decade during SKA's opening game of the season.

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores insane Michigan-like goal from the slot in KHL

Kuznetsov scored a remarkable lacrosse-style goal, displaying his skills and ending a goal drought.

Evgeny Kuznetsov avoids potential year-long recovery from shoulder injury, will return to lineup ahead of schedule

Evgeny Kuznetsov's unexpected quick recovery from a serious shoulder injury showcases exceptional medical support and his dedication to rehabilitation.

Evgeny Kuznetsov fakes Michigan to assist on Ivan Demidov's first career KHL goal

Evgeny Kuznetsov returns to KHL scoresheet with an assist, marking his mentorship role alongside rising star Ivan Demidov.

Evgeny Kuznetsov out two months after suffering 'quite serious' undisclosed injury

Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to be sidelined for two months due to a serious shoulder injury sustained during a KHL game.

Dmitry Orlov may reportedly join Evgeny Kuznetsov in KHL after NHL contract expires next summer

Dmitry Orlov is expected to join SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL after his contract with the Carolina Hurricanes expires.

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores first KHL goal for SKA Saint Petersburg, does signature bird celebration

Kuznetsov scored his first KHL goal in nearly a decade during SKA's opening game of the season.
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The New York Rangers defeated the Colorado Avalanche in overtime in a dramatic comeback victory.
Evgeny Kuznetsov of the Washington Capitals has entered the league's player assistance program and will be out of the lineup indefinitely.

Monday Caps Clips

The Washington Capitals are evolving as a team in their fourth season, looking to solidify their presence in the NHL.

Hershey Bears announce Evgeny Kuznetsov will take part in practice on Tuesday morning

Evgeny Kuznetsov assigned to Hershey Bears after clearing NHL waivers and will practice with the team.
Kuznetsov is a two-time NHL All-Star and 2018 Stanley Cup Champion, returning to play after being reinstated from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Friday Caps Clips: Caps vs. Hurricanes Game Day

Department of Player Safety offers in-person hearing to Tom Wilson for high-sticking incident
Caps might face lineup changes if Wilson receives a lengthy suspension
Caps players need to step up after Evgeny Kuznetsov's trade

Evgeny Kuznetsov healthy-scratched by Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 against New York Rangers

Evgeny Kuznetsov is a healthy scratch in Game Two of the Hurricanes vs. Rangers series due to undisclosed reasons.

Bantering Points: 2/6/24

The New York Rangers defeated the Colorado Avalanche in overtime in a dramatic comeback victory.
Evgeny Kuznetsov of the Washington Capitals has entered the league's player assistance program and will be out of the lineup indefinitely.

Monday Caps Clips

The Washington Capitals are evolving as a team in their fourth season, looking to solidify their presence in the NHL.

Hershey Bears announce Evgeny Kuznetsov will take part in practice on Tuesday morning

Evgeny Kuznetsov assigned to Hershey Bears after clearing NHL waivers and will practice with the team.
Kuznetsov is a two-time NHL All-Star and 2018 Stanley Cup Champion, returning to play after being reinstated from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Friday Caps Clips: Caps vs. Hurricanes Game Day

Department of Player Safety offers in-person hearing to Tom Wilson for high-sticking incident
Caps might face lineup changes if Wilson receives a lengthy suspension
Caps players need to step up after Evgeny Kuznetsov's trade

Evgeny Kuznetsov healthy-scratched by Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 against New York Rangers

Evgeny Kuznetsov is a healthy scratch in Game Two of the Hurricanes vs. Rangers series due to undisclosed reasons.
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Evgeny Kuznetsov goes on a danglefest during delayed penalty call

Evgeny Kuznetsov showcased impressive skills in a game against the New York Islanders.
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Tuesday Caps Clips: Desert Dogged

Evgeny Kuznetsov was a healthy scratch in the last game
Alex Ovechkin's slow start and pursuit of Gretzky's record
Tom Wilson's recovery from ACL surgery and regaining his speed

Evgeny Kuznetsov Game Preview: Capitals vs. Sharks

Evgeny Kuznetsov will be playing for the Washington Capitals against the San Jose Sharks.
Kuznetsov has scored in two of the 15 games he's played this season.

Live blog: Capitals vs Oilers on Black Friday

The Washington Capitals are on a five-game winning streak.
The Edmonton Oilers have two of the best players in the NHL, but are struggling with goaltending.
Evgeny Kuznetsov is returning to the Capitals' lineup for the game against the Oilers.

Tuesday Caps Clips: Desert Dogged

Evgeny Kuznetsov was a healthy scratch in the last game
Alex Ovechkin's slow start and pursuit of Gretzky's record
Tom Wilson's recovery from ACL surgery and regaining his speed

Evgeny Kuznetsov Game Preview: Capitals vs. Sharks

Evgeny Kuznetsov will be playing for the Washington Capitals against the San Jose Sharks.
Kuznetsov has scored in two of the 15 games he's played this season.

Live blog: Capitals vs Oilers on Black Friday

The Washington Capitals are on a five-game winning streak.
The Edmonton Oilers have two of the best players in the NHL, but are struggling with goaltending.
Evgeny Kuznetsov is returning to the Capitals' lineup for the game against the Oilers.
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Elliotte Friedman says Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Capitals 'have been headed towards potentially a divorce' for a couple years

Over the weekend, Russian outlet Match TV reported that Evgeny Kuznetsov had asked to be traded out of DC for the last two seasons.Monday, hockey insider Elliotte Friedman discussed the news with Jeff Marek on Sportsnet's 32 Thoughts podcast.Friedman essentially called the report the final piece of a puzzle which would explain why, per Elliotte, insiders "kinda heard Kuznetsov's name out there" in trade talks.
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Who is Evgeny Kuznetsov?

On Saturday we shared a report that Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has requested a trade.His requests, it's reported, actually date back several years but are only now more likely to be honored.Kuznetsov, 30, has at times been one of the league's best and most entertaining players.But he's never been without flaws, and those flaws have never been more present than they are right now.

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A few leftovers from the Washington Capitals' loss on Saturday night from WHN, RMNB, and S+S.John Carlson has been back for two games-take a closer look at which blueline pairings have worked since his return.[NoVa Caps]
The latest trade rumors swirling around the Capitals have folks wondering whether or not the team will trade Evgeny Kuznetsov this summer.

Caps' comeback goes for naught as late turnover leads to loss to Penguins

Evgeni Malkin, long a villain to Capitals fans, plays the role again after a third-period goal lifted the Penguins to a 4-3 win over Washington on Saturday night.(Gene J. Puskar/AP)PITTSBURGH - Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper crouched in something between anger and disbelief late in the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.

After two bad losses, Peter Laviolette changes all of the Capitals' lines again

The Washington Capitals got on the ice for their morning skate on Tuesday before a home matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets.The Caps will return to the more familiar Metropolitan Division action after two rough losses to Central Division competition.Alex Ovechkin will also be honored before the game for scoring career goal number 802 which lifted him past Gordie Howe for second place on the NHL's all-time, goal-scoring list.

With injuries piling up, ailing Capitals limp toward the finish line

Evgeny Kuznetsov was injured during the third period Sunday.(Stacy Bengs/AP Photo) As the Washington Capitals returned to practice Monday to begin preparation for a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets the following night, some of the players noticed their opponents watching from behind the glass.

Irate after blind-side hit injures Evgeny Kuznetsov, Caps falter vs. Wild

Wild forward Ryan Hartman drives to the net against Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren in the first period Sunday.(Stacy Bengs/AP) ST.PAUL, Minn. - The lasting image of the Washington Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild arrived early in the third period Sunday, when center Evgeny Kuznetsov remained facedown after a blind-side hit.

Who is Evgeny Kuznetsov?

On Saturday we shared a report that Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has requested a trade.His requests, it's reported, actually date back several years but are only now more likely to be honored.Kuznetsov, 30, has at times been one of the league's best and most entertaining players.But he's never been without flaws, and those flaws have never been more present than they are right now.

Monday Caps Clips: 822

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A few leftovers from the Washington Capitals' loss on Saturday night from WHN, RMNB, and S+S.John Carlson has been back for two games-take a closer look at which blueline pairings have worked since his return.[NoVa Caps]
The latest trade rumors swirling around the Capitals have folks wondering whether or not the team will trade Evgeny Kuznetsov this summer.

Caps' comeback goes for naught as late turnover leads to loss to Penguins

Evgeni Malkin, long a villain to Capitals fans, plays the role again after a third-period goal lifted the Penguins to a 4-3 win over Washington on Saturday night.(Gene J. Puskar/AP)PITTSBURGH - Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper crouched in something between anger and disbelief late in the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.

After two bad losses, Peter Laviolette changes all of the Capitals' lines again

The Washington Capitals got on the ice for their morning skate on Tuesday before a home matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets.The Caps will return to the more familiar Metropolitan Division action after two rough losses to Central Division competition.Alex Ovechkin will also be honored before the game for scoring career goal number 802 which lifted him past Gordie Howe for second place on the NHL's all-time, goal-scoring list.

With injuries piling up, ailing Capitals limp toward the finish line

Evgeny Kuznetsov was injured during the third period Sunday.(Stacy Bengs/AP Photo) As the Washington Capitals returned to practice Monday to begin preparation for a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets the following night, some of the players noticed their opponents watching from behind the glass.

Irate after blind-side hit injures Evgeny Kuznetsov, Caps falter vs. Wild

Wild forward Ryan Hartman drives to the net against Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren in the first period Sunday.(Stacy Bengs/AP) ST.PAUL, Minn. - The lasting image of the Washington Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild arrived early in the third period Sunday, when center Evgeny Kuznetsov remained facedown after a blind-side hit.
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Capitals Playoff Hopes Dashed In Comeback Effort, Fall To Penguins 4-3

With their long-shot playoff hopes on the line, the Washington Capitals returned to the road and faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins.The Caps, four points behind Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference standings, badly needed a win to do anything but extinguish their postseason hopes, but they were soundly out-classed by a final score of 4-3 in the third and final matchup between the two Metropolitan division rivals.

Brutal turnover sinks valiant comeback effort: Penguins beat Caps 4-3

The Washington Capitals made the trip up to Pittsburgh on Saturday night to take on everyone's favorite Penguins.And by everyone's favorite we of course mean the opposite.Those guys will forever suck.Ryan Poehling opened the scoring for the Pens on a semi-breakaway.Chad Ruhwedel doubled that lead.Jake Guentzel made it three.

Saturday's Capitals-Penguins game marks the 10th time Evgeny Kuznetsov skated in the bottom six this season

The Washington Capitals entered Pittsburgh with their backs against the wall.The club is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and sits four points behind the Penguins for the second wild-card spot.A loss would virtually guarantee the Caps miss the postseason for the first time in nine years."It's such a big game," Peter Laviolette said after the team's morning skate.

Capitals players give three words to describe Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov fully understands the assignment

The Washington Capitals will be celebrating their captain Alex Ovechkin before puck drop at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night as Ovi is honored for passing Gordie Howe for second on the all-time goal-scoring list.As part of the festivities, the Caps asked some of The Great Eight's teammates to try and describe him in just three words.

Evgeny Kuznetsov listed day-to-day with upper-body injury after taking brutal blindside hit

The Washington Capitals held an optional practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday before their game the next day against the Columbus Blue Jackets.Evgeny Kuznetsov was not on the ice for the skate.Kuznetsov was the recipient of a high, blindside hit from Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba on Sunday that has him ailing.

Evgeny Kuznetsov leaves game after taking high, blindside hit from Matt Dumba

The Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild game got feisty in the second period.Evgeny Kuznetsov threw a punch at a Wild player and Matt Irwin fought Mason Shaw as time expired.In the third period, more scores were settled as Matt Dumba targeted Kuznetsov with a high, blindside hit as the Capitals forward moved the puck out of the defensive zone.

Capitals Playoff Hopes Dashed In Comeback Effort, Fall To Penguins 4-3

With their long-shot playoff hopes on the line, the Washington Capitals returned to the road and faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins.The Caps, four points behind Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference standings, badly needed a win to do anything but extinguish their postseason hopes, but they were soundly out-classed by a final score of 4-3 in the third and final matchup between the two Metropolitan division rivals.

Brutal turnover sinks valiant comeback effort: Penguins beat Caps 4-3

The Washington Capitals made the trip up to Pittsburgh on Saturday night to take on everyone's favorite Penguins.And by everyone's favorite we of course mean the opposite.Those guys will forever suck.Ryan Poehling opened the scoring for the Pens on a semi-breakaway.Chad Ruhwedel doubled that lead.Jake Guentzel made it three.

Saturday's Capitals-Penguins game marks the 10th time Evgeny Kuznetsov skated in the bottom six this season

The Washington Capitals entered Pittsburgh with their backs against the wall.The club is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and sits four points behind the Penguins for the second wild-card spot.A loss would virtually guarantee the Caps miss the postseason for the first time in nine years."It's such a big game," Peter Laviolette said after the team's morning skate.

Capitals players give three words to describe Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov fully understands the assignment

The Washington Capitals will be celebrating their captain Alex Ovechkin before puck drop at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night as Ovi is honored for passing Gordie Howe for second on the all-time goal-scoring list.As part of the festivities, the Caps asked some of The Great Eight's teammates to try and describe him in just three words.

Evgeny Kuznetsov listed day-to-day with upper-body injury after taking brutal blindside hit

The Washington Capitals held an optional practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday before their game the next day against the Columbus Blue Jackets.Evgeny Kuznetsov was not on the ice for the skate.Kuznetsov was the recipient of a high, blindside hit from Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba on Sunday that has him ailing.

Evgeny Kuznetsov leaves game after taking high, blindside hit from Matt Dumba

The Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild game got feisty in the second period.Evgeny Kuznetsov threw a punch at a Wild player and Matt Irwin fought Mason Shaw as time expired.In the third period, more scores were settled as Matt Dumba targeted Kuznetsov with a high, blindside hit as the Capitals forward moved the puck out of the defensive zone.
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Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and other Capitals have dinner with Evgeni Malkin before Penguins game

The Capitals-Penguins rivalry has gotten progressively tamer over the years as both teams have won Stanley Cups.Feelings of mutual respect have gradually replaced whatever enmity the teams previously held.For instance, during the All-Star Weekend, a friendship between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby was played up - Ovi even said they were "going to have a couple beers together" when they retire - and the two combined with Ovi's son Sergei to win the Breakaway Challenge.

Wednesday Caps Clips: Spoiling the Party

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In a game where 13 goals were scored between the two teams, of course Alex Ovechkin got one, which gave him his 13th 40-goal season... the most ever.Hell yeah.[The Athletic, NBCSW, AP]
Ovechkin was the center of attention before the game, when the Caps honored him for passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list.

The inner lining of Alex Ovechkin's suit for Gr802 Night is incredible

The incomparable Tom Barnett, a suit designer for many sports stars, is bringing his style and swag to Alex Ovechkin on the Capitals captain's big night.Barnett made a special 1 of 1 suit for Ovechkin that features a highly-designed inner lining that includes imagery from the superstar's biggest moments and family life.

After Alex Ovechkin steps away, Caps can't solve first-place Hurricanes

Alex Ovechkin is away from the team, the Capitals announced Tuesday.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) The patrons at Capital One Arena, many of them wearing the red No. 8 sweater of Alex Ovechkin, offered their customary cheers when images of the Washington Capitals' captain were shown during the video montage before Tuesday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Missed opportunities cost Capitals in loss to Sharks

WASHINGTON - The Capitals had their chances.Despite generating three power plays, orchestrating several breakaways and facing a third-string goaltender for 23 minutes, they couldn't finish enough plays to prevent the San Jose Sharks from picking up a 4-1 win Sunday.Coming off an impressive win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, the Capitals couldn't carry over their success against a Sharks team led by defenseman Erik Karlsson.

Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and other Capitals have dinner with Evgeni Malkin before Penguins game

The Capitals-Penguins rivalry has gotten progressively tamer over the years as both teams have won Stanley Cups.Feelings of mutual respect have gradually replaced whatever enmity the teams previously held.For instance, during the All-Star Weekend, a friendship between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby was played up - Ovi even said they were "going to have a couple beers together" when they retire - and the two combined with Ovi's son Sergei to win the Breakaway Challenge.

Wednesday Caps Clips: Spoiling the Party

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In a game where 13 goals were scored between the two teams, of course Alex Ovechkin got one, which gave him his 13th 40-goal season... the most ever.Hell yeah.[The Athletic, NBCSW, AP]
Ovechkin was the center of attention before the game, when the Caps honored him for passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list.

The inner lining of Alex Ovechkin's suit for Gr802 Night is incredible

The incomparable Tom Barnett, a suit designer for many sports stars, is bringing his style and swag to Alex Ovechkin on the Capitals captain's big night.Barnett made a special 1 of 1 suit for Ovechkin that features a highly-designed inner lining that includes imagery from the superstar's biggest moments and family life.

After Alex Ovechkin steps away, Caps can't solve first-place Hurricanes

Alex Ovechkin is away from the team, the Capitals announced Tuesday.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) The patrons at Capital One Arena, many of them wearing the red No. 8 sweater of Alex Ovechkin, offered their customary cheers when images of the Washington Capitals' captain were shown during the video montage before Tuesday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Missed opportunities cost Capitals in loss to Sharks

WASHINGTON - The Capitals had their chances.Despite generating three power plays, orchestrating several breakaways and facing a third-string goaltender for 23 minutes, they couldn't finish enough plays to prevent the San Jose Sharks from picking up a 4-1 win Sunday.Coming off an impressive win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, the Capitals couldn't carry over their success against a Sharks team led by defenseman Erik Karlsson.
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Capitals frustrated after non-call on hit to Evgeny Kuznetsov, praise TJ Oshie for fighting Matt Dumba

Evgeny Kuznetsov left Sunday's Capitals-Wild game early in the third period, following a blindside hit by Wild rearguard Matt Dumba.Kuznetsov could be seen writhing on the ice following the check, which was deemed clean by the officials.He would not return to the game.Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette did not have an update on Kuznetsov's status, but he expressed concern over the hit during a terse and short postgame press conference.

Caps all over the place in messy defeat to cross-conference St. Louis: Blues beat Caps 5-2

The St. Louis Blues were in town on Friday night and it was an "important" game according to Caps head coach Peter Laviolette.Would his players respond to the occasion?Sammy Blais struck very early on to give St. Louis a first-period lead.Jordan Kyrou doubled that lead on a breakaway.Kasperi Kapenen and Blais added two more in the second to make it four for the visitors.

NY Rangers Game 67: Rangers vs Caps - Blue Seat Blogs

Game ThreadThe Rangers took five of six points in their three-in-four over the weekend, but it didn't feel like they gook five points.Nor did they deserve the five points.Quite honestly, they deserved none.The Rangers look like hot garbage, and perhaps it's a good thing they are coming home for a bunch of games.

Capitals vs. Panthers Recap: Florida's Foes Fall Flat

In the most important game to date the Capitals yielded early and often to the Panthers who picked up an easy 6 to 3 victory.Here's Thursday night's Plus/Minus:
Plus: Nicklas Backstrom tallied the third goal of his short season.Minus: Washington registered just six first period shots - which includes a zero during four man advantage minutes.

The Noon Number: Goal Goals

2.00 - The Capitals' goals-for per-game rate over their last ten games, which is tied with Minnesota for dead last over that span.Since January 21, the Capitals have scored more than two goals just twice - four goals in a win over Columbus on 1/31, and three goals in their losing effort against the Panthers last week.
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