Kuznetsov notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov helped out on T.J. Oshie's goal with 1.8 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. The helper extended Kuznetsov's point streak to four games, and he's picked up a goal and five assists in his last seven outings. For the season, the 29-year-old center has 54 points, 144 shots on net, 26 PIM and a plus-10 rating in 56 appearances.

Kuznetsov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov set up the first of Alex Ovechkin's two goals in the game, which tied the score at 2-2. In his last six games, Kuznetsov has a goal and four helpers, though it's been nine outings since his last multi-point effort. The 29-year-old is up to 53 points, 144 shots on net and a plus-9 rating in 55 contests overall.

Kuznetsov posted an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov had a three-game point drought in mid-February, but he's put that behind him with a goal and three helpers in his last five contests. The center helped out on Tom Wilson's opening tally Saturday. Kuznetsov has 52 points, 142 shots on net and a plus-8 rating while serving almost exclusively as the top-line center through 54 outings this season.

Kuznetsov dished out two assists in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the absence of usual linemate Alex Ovechkin, who was unable to travel to Canada due to a recent positive COVID-19 test, Kuznetsov was able to find success against the league-worst Montreal defense. Joe Snively put forth his best Ovechkin impression on Kuznetsov's wing with two goals and an assist, and Kuznetsov set up one of Snively's goals before assisting on Tom Wilson's empty-netter.

Kuznetsov will partake in the upcoming All-Star festivities, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov replaces Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (upper body) on the Metropolitan Division roster, joining linemate Alex Ovechkin as Washington's representatives for the festivities. Kuznetsov has registered 13 goals, 43 points and a plus-11 rating in 42 games this season.

Kuznetsov recorded a pair of power-play assists in Friday's 5-0 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov helped out on tallies by Tom Wilson and John Carlson in the first period. The Capitals' recent dip in offense saw Kuznetsov held off the scoresheet in the last two games. Through 12 outings in January, he's picked up 10 points. The Russian center is up to 13 goals, 30 helpers, 111 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 42 contests overall while playing as a full-time first-line center for the first time in his career.

Kuznetsov scored his 13th goal of the season in a 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov gave the Caps a 1-0 lead early in the first with a wrister from the bottom of the left face-off circle. He's on a six-game, seven-point streak (two goals, five assists). More impressively, Kuznetsov hit the 40-point mark Thursday in just 38 games, the fastest pace of his nine-year NHL career. Impressive.

Kuznetsov recorded two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

The venerable top-line pivot extended his point streak to four games, and Kuznetsov has now accumulated three goals and five assists in eight contests following his return from COVID-19 protocols. You'd be hard-pressed to find any flaws in Kuznetsov's profile as he's up to 12 goals and 26 assists to complement a plus-10 rating and 12 power-play points through 36 games.

Kuznetsov scored a goal in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov's 12th goal of the season came on a power-play one-timer over the glove of Minnesota netminder Kaapo Kahkonen. The 2010 first-round pick has netted a goal in three of his last five games since returning from COVID-19 protocols. After coming on strong in October, a two-goal November leaves the center's season line looking somewhat meek considering the five seasons of 19-plus goals he has under his belt, but there's still plenty of time for him to right the ship in the new year.

Kuznetsov took a maintenance day Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuznetsov potted a goal during Friday's 3-1 wing against the Red Wings and was given Saturday to rest. The 29-year-old center is expected to play Sunday against the Devils.