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There’s an Evgeny Kuznetsov ‘birdman’ bobblehead available for preorder. The arms bobble too.

The Washington Capitals became Stanley Cup champions in June for the first time in franchise history. For many fans, that moment was a dream come true, but there has also been an unforeseen, negative side effect: the draining of bank accounts as fans buy All The Stanley Cup Championship Things.

On Wednesday, Sports Fan Island released two fantastic Capitals bobbleheads for presale that will not help this phenomenon. One bobblehead recreates the moment Alex Ovechkin roars as he lifts the Stanley Cup. The other is Evgeny Kuznetsov doing his bird walk celly.

Take a look.

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Exclusive clip of Capitals’ Stanley Cup Champions DVD: Evgeny Kuznetsov’s OTGWG against the Penguins

At the end of the month, the Capitals’ Stanley Cup Champions DVD, produced by Cinedigm and NHL Original Productions, will be released. The movie will highlight the team’s unforgettable season with clips from both the regular season and postseason. It’ll also feature behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews.

During the 2018 playoffs, the Capitals ultimately owned the big moments. And in this exclusive clip given to RMNB, you’ll witness when the team officially got over the proverbial hump: their Game Six overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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By Ian Oland On July 23, 2018 1 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov doesn’t break, scores pivotal odd-man rush goal

So, I think Evgeny Kuznetsov is alright after all.

After leaving Game Two with injury and being a game-time decision for Game Three, Kuznetsov’s odd-man rush goal in the second period to put the Caps up 2-0 off a perfect wristshot seems evidence enough that, yeah, he’s fine.

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By Ian Oland On June 2, 2018 1 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov ends DC Sports curse, sends Capitals to Eastern Conference Final

Here’s how a few things ended. It’s just one goal, but it’s a good one. Good enough to end a game, a series, a slump, and a curse.

The author: Evgeny Kuznetsov, he of seven goals in twelve games. Assisting him, Alex Ovechkin, who will see the conference finals for the first time in his playing career.

Here’s how the Capitals beat the Penguins.

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By Ian Oland On May 7, 2018 0 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov on bringing back the bird walk celly: ‘My daughter loves that stuff’

Following the Capitals elimination in the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Evgeny Kuznetsov decided to retire his now infamous bird walk celly. The Capitals were 0-2 when Kuznetsov opted to use it during the 2017 postseason — falling 4-3 in overtime in the first round to the Leafs, and 3-2 to the Penguins in round two.

“I was told that we lost every time after I did it,” Kuznetsov said to Sport Express’ Igor Eronko. “It’s an old thing though, started all the way back when I was playing the game console. Nothing new.”

On Saturday, after Kuznetsov scored on a breakaway to tie Game Five 3-3, he brought the celly back out of retirement — and he did it for his daughter.

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On May 6, 2018 0 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores on breakaway, does bird walk celly

Jakub Vrana started the third period on the first line. He paid instant dividends.

Vrana tallied his second primary assist of Game Five after finding Evgeny Kuznetsov wide open at the Penguins blue line.

Kuznetsov raced in on goal and scored to tie a pivotal Game Five 3-3.

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By Ian Oland On May 5, 2018 1 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov explains why he stopped doing the bird walk celly

Over the weekend, Caps Russians Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov arrived in Germany for the 2017 World Championship.

Kuznetsov, who will likely play his first game Monday against Latvia, caught up with Sport Express’s Igor Eronko and spoke about a variety of topics including Alex Ovechkin’s injury, the 2018 Olympics, and if he’s recovered from the Caps’ failed playoff run.

Kuznetsov revealed why he stopped doing the bird walk celly which he imitated from the FIFA soccer game.

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By Ian Oland On May 14, 2017 0 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov does bird walk celly after scoring first postseason goal against Penguins

All season long, Evgeny Kuznetsov has done the FIFA bird walk celebration after big goals.

You guys, this was a HUGE GOAL (for exactly four minutes and 31 seconds).

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By Ian Oland On April 27, 2017 0 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores first goal of the playoffs, does bird walk celly again

Evgeny Kuznetsov was ice cold during last season’s playoffs, but he’s starting to warm up against the Leafs.

In the second period, Kuzy caught a nice rebound off Marcus Johansson’s shot to sink a goal from no angle.

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By Ian Oland On April 17, 2017 1 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores mid-air goal, does bird walk celly again

Team Russia and Team Canada faced off this evening in the World Cup of Hockey semifinals. Despite the final 5-3 loss, Team Russia took a 2-1 lead at the end of the second period thanks to Evgeny Kuznetsov.

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By Elyse Bailey On September 24, 2016 0 Comment

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