Evgeny Kuznetsov

Trolling Evgeny Kuznetsov says he hopes Ovi ‘scores 80-90 goals’ in one season so he can break the goals record quickly and retire

Whenever Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov gets in front of a microphone you know it’s going to be a good time. That was no different on Thursday as the talented Russian met with the media for the first time this season at Training Camp.

Kuzy touched on a variety of topics, including Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the all-time goals record, the team’s offseason additions, and music in the locker room.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 days ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov plays defense and gives goaltending tips at Capitals’ informal skate

The Washington Capitals are continuing to host informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex as players prepare for the upcoming Rookie Camp and main Training Camp.

Thursday, The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir published another practice update on Twitter. Caps center Evgeny Kuznetsov was a notable participant as the talented, offensive forward seemed focused on anything but offense.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 weeks ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov latest player to return for Capitals’ informal skates

As Capitals’ Training Camp draws closer, more players are returning to the area and getting on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for informal workouts.

Monday, some of the team’s key offensive weapons joined the group per The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir. The smattering of players participated in a small scrimmage.

El-Bashir reported that John Carlson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, TJ Oshie, Anthony Mantha, Dmitry Orlov, Carl Hagelin, Nick Jensen, Garnet Hathaway, Joe Snively, Sam Anas, and Alex Alexeyev took the ice.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 weeks ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alexander Alexeyev attend last Nationals game before trade deadline, see Juan Soto homer off Max Scherzer

Washington Capitals teammates Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alexander Alexeyev were at Nationals Park for what appeared to have the makings of a memorable night. The game featured the Nationals’ former ace, Max Scherzer, starting against the Nats as a member of the New York Mets.

The game was also the Nationals’ last before the trade deadline on Tuesday. The team is reportedly fielding offers for superstar outfielder Juan Soto after rejecting a 15-year, $440 million offer to stay with the team long-term last month.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov attends Development Camp scrimmage, sits with first rounder Ivan Miroshnichenko and Alex Alexeyev

The most newsworthy moment of the Development Camp scrimmage was perhaps who was in the stands watching it.

Evgeny Kuznetsov attended the game. The Capitals’ first-line center, rocking a Bart Simpson hat backward (like this), sat inconspicuously in the third row of a mostly empty section 117 with Capitals’ 2022 first-round pick Ivan Miroshnichenko, who was unable to play due to a recovery from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and the team’s top defense prospect, Alex Alexeyev.

Kuzy’s daughter Ecenia also joined him at the game.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov: 2021-22 season review

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s comeback season nourished the soul.

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By Peter Hassett 4 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov celebrates 30th birthday with McLaren F1 cake

Evgeny Kuznetsov turned 30-years-old on Thursday.

Like the big boy that he is, the Capitals’ first-line center got a special birthday cake that included his favorite race car team.

Video of Kuzy receiving his cake was posted by Varvara Orlova on her Instagram Story.

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By Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov says Capitals focusing on good team defense because ‘we can play offensive hockey in the summer beer league’

Evgeny Kuznetsov is almost always a funny interview and he delivered once again during TNT’s pregame show ahead of Game Four.

When asked about the Capitals’ stingy team defense, Kuzy had the perfect response.

“That’s not the fun hockey you want to play but that’s the time of year we have to commit,” Kuznetsov explained. “We can play offensive hockey in the beer league in the summer, right? Right now we have to play D and stay focused.”

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov fined $5,000 for high-sticking Florida’s Noel Acciari in post-whistle scrum

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s wallet took a bit of a hit on Sunday as NHL Player Safety announced that the talented center has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for high-sticking Florida’s Noel Acciari.

The play in question occurred with 3:57 remaining in the first period just after Ilya Samsonov had frozen the puck after making a save on Patric Hornqvist. Kuzy was not penalized for the infraction during the game.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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Capitals score three unanswered goals, upset Panthers in Game One after incredible defensive play by Alex Ovechkin

The Washington Capitals entered the third period down 2-1 to the Florida Panthers. The Panthers, who were the league’s best team in the regular season, are usually lights out protecting a lead in the final 20 minutes.

The Panthers were 39-0-1 when leading after two periods and 22-0-0 at home per Hockey Reference.

They are undefeated in that stat no longer. And Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is a huge part of the reason why.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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