Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Sat 5/14/22 1:16 AM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov posted an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Wed 5/11/22 11:32 PM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov notched a pair of assists and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Thu 4/21/22 2:20 AM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Thu 4/14/22 6:38 PM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov (illness) is expected to center the top line Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Thu 4/14/22 1:15 PM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Sun 4/3/22 11:14 PM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov provided an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Sun 3/27/22 1:58 AM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov picked up a power-play assist Saturday in a 4-3 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Sat 3/26/22 9:25 AM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov picked up an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Wed 3/16/22 10:06 AM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov collected two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
His second helper was his 40th of the season, and it set up Alex Ovechkin for his 767th career NHL goal, moving Ovie into third place on the all-time list ahead of Jaromir Jagr. While Kuznetsov often gets overshadowed by his future Hall of Fame linemate, the 29-year-old is having an excellent season of his own -- he's got an active six-game point streak going, and 59 points through 58 contests overall.
Evgeny Kuznetsov C FA Sat 3/12/22 1:02 AM
Evgeny Kuznetsov
C FA
Kuznetsov scored three goals on five shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Two of Kuznetsov's goals came on the power play as he accounted for all of the Capitals' offense in regulation. The 29-year-old center has posted four goals and three assists during his current five-game point streak. He's up to 19 tallies, 57 points (19 on the power play), 149 shots on net and a plus-10 rating in 57 appearances overall. He'll look to keep surging on offense Tuesday versus the Islanders.