Category: Evgeny Kuznetsov
Dmitry Orlov explains why he believes Evgeny Kuznetsov’s tenure with Capitals ended so poorly: ‘I think the relationship with the coach had an effect’
Washington CapitalsThere are few people closer to Evgeny Kuznetsov than Dmitry Orlov. Until this season, Kuznetsov had spent all 11 years of his North American professional career sharing the same locker room as Orlov. If anyone has genuine insight into why Kuznetsov fell out of favor with the Washington Capitals and...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov says Alex Ovechkin played through a broken finger and other injuries, but never talked about it
SKA St. PetersburgAlex Ovechkin is one of the most durable players in NHL history, but the Capitals captain has missed a career-high 10 straight games this season due to a broken fibula in his left leg. During his 20 seasons in the NHL, Ovechkin has missed 69 total games, but only 45 due to injury. Longtime former
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov praises Spencer Carbery’s patient approach: ‘He knows how to communicate details. He gave players opportunity to make mistakes.’
Evgeny KuznetsovEvgeny Kuznetsov may be almost 4,500 miles from Washington, DC, in St. Petersburg, Russia, but he’s still keeping a close eye on the Washington Capitals. Kuznetsov recently sat down with Sergey Demidov of RG and discussed his former club’s hot start to the 2024-25 season, including what may be behin...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov named KHL All-Star for fifth time in career
Traktor ChelyabinskEvgeny Kuznetsov was named a KHL All-Star for the fifth time in his career. Kuznetsov was one of four players from the Bobrov Division voted as starters by fans. The KHL announced the results on Wednesday morning. Before signing an entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals in March 2014, Kuz...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov voted KHL All-Star for the third time in his career
Evgeny KuznetsovEvgeny Kuznetsov was named a KHL All-Star for the third time in his career, Wednesday morning. The KHL announced that Kuznetsov was one of four players from the Bobrov Division voted as starters by the league’s fans. Kuznetsov has already been a KHL All-Star twice, first in 2012 and then again in 20...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov shares optimistic message for Alex Ovechkin after fibula fracture: ‘A four-week break will only make you feel better’
SKA St. PetersburgDespite being in Russia, Evgeny Kuznetsov has stayed on top of the news and recently shared his hopes that Alex Ovechkin, his teammate for 11 seasons with the Washington Capitals, has a speedy recovery from injury. While speaking to Sport-Express, the SKA St. Petersburg forward reacted to Ovechkin’s...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov scores insane Michigan-like goal from the slot in KHL
AmurEvgeny Kuznetsov just scored one of the most incredible goals of his career. Playing against Amur Khabarovsk on Monday, Kuznetsov scored his first career lacrosse-style goal, though he did it in a new way. Picking up a loose puck in the slot, Kuznetsov lifted the biscuit with the blade of his stick...
Read moreDmitry Orlov may reportedly join Evgeny Kuznetsov in KHL after NHL contract expires next summer
CarolinaDmitry Orlov may be ready to join his good friend Evgeny Kuznetsov in Russia’s KHL as soon as next season. According to a Russian report from Sport-Express’ Arthur Khairullin, Orlov is likely to sign with SKA Saint Petersburg after his contract expires with the Carolina Hurricanes in July. Khairulli...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov avoids potential year-long recovery from shoulder injury, will return to lineup ahead of schedule
Pavel LysenkovEvgeny Kuznetsov appears to have some Wolverine-level healing abilities. The former Washington Capitals forward suffered an injury while playing for the KHL’s SKA Saint Petersburg in late September. Per Match TV’s Pavel Lysenkov, the injury was to his shoulder, which sent him to the hospital and was...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov out two months after suffering ‘quite serious’ undisclosed injury
Evgeny KuznetsovEvgeny Kuznetsov was injured in SKA Saint Petersburg’s 8-5 victory over Severstal Cherepovets, Friday. The former Capitals forward was hobbled in the first period after raising his stick to knock a puck out of the air. Kuznetsov seemed to immediately favor his shoulder and could be seen writhing in...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov fakes Michigan to assist on Ivan Demidov’s first career KHL goal
Ivan DemidovEvgeny Kuznetsov returned to a KHL scoresheet on Sunday for the first time since scoring in SKA Saint Petersburg’s opening game of the 2024-25 campaign. The 32-year-old centerman played set-up man for 18-year-old linemate Ivan Demidov just 1:59 into SKA’s contest against HC Lada Togliatti. Demidov’s...
Read moreZach Fucale pitches shutout, makes potential KHL save of the year in game against Evgeny Kuznetsov’s SKA St. Petersburg
KING ZACHEvgeny Kuznetsov recruited Zach Fucale to play for his hometown KHL team, Traktor Chelyabinsk, in June 2023. Now, he may be regretting it after being shut out by his former Capitals teammate 3-0 on Thursday. Fucale made 38 stops in the victory over SKA St. Petersburg — none better than a miracle glo...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov appears to have been named captain of SKA Saint Petersburg
SKA Saint PetersburgEvgeny Kuznetsov signed an incentive-laden four-year deal with SKA Saint Petersburg over the summer after terminating his NHL contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, as the KHL preseason concludes, it appears the former Stanley Cup champion is already being thrust into an important leadership ro...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov brought his super slow shootout move to the KHL and he still can’t stop scoring with it
Evgeny KuznetsovEvgeny Kuznetsov was automatic in NHL shootouts due to his signature slo-mo move. Over the summer, the 32-year-old center moved back to the KHL and early on, he’s still having the same wild success, scoring in three preseason shootouts for SKA Saint Petersburg. Goal 1 Kuznetsov’s first strike came i...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin react to Evgeny Kuznetsov’s surprising return to the KHL
Match TVAlex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin were recently asked about Evgeny Kuznetsov’s return back to Russia while participating in the Ovi Cup gala match. After getting out of the final year of his contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, Kuznetsov signed an incentive-laden, four-year contract with the KHL’s S...
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