The bird is back.

Evgeny Kuznetsov scored in the first minute of the rematch of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.

The goal gave the Caps a 1-0 lead 58 seconds into the game.

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After taking a fantastic pass from Dmitry Orlov from the Caps blue line, Kuzy raced in all alone, deked twice, and beat Marc-Andre Fleury on his forehand.

Evgeny Kuznetsov beats Flower on the breakaway and the bird is back! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/JI8Wuga6SL

— Ian Oland (@ianoland) November 10, 2019

Kuznetsov did the bird celebration into the arms of Orlov.

The Kuzy bird forever pic.twitter.com/I9VI4nyGyc

— Ian Oland (@ianoland) November 10, 2019

Including his tally tonight, Kuznetsov has six points in his last three games. The breakaway goal is Kuznetsov’s sixth goal of the season.

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