Kutnetzov won't be in the lineup versus Columbus on Saturday, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov's absence doesn't come as much of a surprise after he missed practices Friday and Saturday. He has three goals and eight points in 14 games, including a pair of goals and an assist in his past three appearances.

Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov (illness) is not at practice Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second day in a row that Kuznetsov has not appeared at practice. He has three goals and eight points in 14 games this season. Stay tuned ahead of puck drop to see his status for Saturday's game versus Columbus.

Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov is missing practice Friday due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov has two goals and an assist in his last three games, giving him three goals and eight points in 14 contests this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time and his status for Saturday's tilt versus Columbus is up in the air.

Kuznetsov scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old converted a virtual tap-in early in the second period after a great display of hustle from Tom Wilson, who chipped the puck out of Washington's zone and out-raced New Jersey defenders to collect it and create the scoring chance. That gave the Caps a 3-0 lead, and Kuznetsov then squelched the Devils' comeback attempt with an empty-netter. Through 12 games this season, he's produced three goals and seven points -- a pace that would see Kuznetsov fall short of 50 points over a full season for the first time since 2014-15, his first full campaign in the NHL.

Kuznetsov (illness) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Wednesday versus the Panthers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov's presence in warmups, as well as Michael Sgarbossa's absence from the pregame skate, suggests Kuznetsov will play. The 31-year-old Kuznetsov missed a couple of practices but hasn't missed a game with the illness. The 31-year-old has no points over his last two games, and he's at one goal and four assists through 10 contests overall.

Kuznetsov (illness) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's contest versus Florida, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov did participate in Wednesday's morning skate. He has a goal and five points in 10 outings this season. Washington summoned Michael Sgarbossa from AHL Hershey on Wednesday, and he'll likely draw into the lineup if Kuznetsov isn't available.

Kuznetsov (illness) was absent from Monday's practice, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov still has time to recover before Wednesday's matchup with Florida. He has registered one goal, four assists and 27 shots on net across 10 contests this campaign. Consider Kuznetsov day-to-day for now.

Kuznetsov produced two assists and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov helped out on tallies by Sonny Milano and Dylan Strome, with the latter's goal coming on the power play. The Capitals' offense as a whole has struggled early, and Kuznetsov hasn't been an exception. He's at three helpers, 13 shots on net, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through six appearances, though posting multiple shots on goal in each game is an encouraging sign the 31-year-old will turn things around.

Kuznetsov was blanked in Friday's 4-0 setback against the visiting Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov ended up with a pair of shots on goal in his 19:56 of ice time across 26 shifts, while winning seven of his 15 faceoffs for a 46.7 percentage success rate. He and his teammates will look to get on track Monday night when the Flames come calling at Capital One Arena.

Kuznetsov emerged with an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov's secondary helper counts as only his fifth point in the last month, a 14-game span in which he's struggled to a minus-11 rating. The 30-year-old pivot must come to terms with the Capitals missing out on the playoffs for the first time in nine years.