Evgeny Kuznetsov

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Age 31 May 19, 1992
Chelyabinsk RUS
Center shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
197 lbs 89 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2019
Agent Craig Oster
Draft Year 2010
Drafted Overall 26
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Washington Capitals logo

Transaction History
Dec 4, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov will be a healthy scratch Monday against the Arizona Coyotes, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Nov 27, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 2-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Nov 24, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) will return to the lineup Friday versus Edmonton, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Nov 22, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) will not be in the lineup versus the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Nov 21, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Tuesday that he isn't sure if he will play Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Nov 20, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) was on the ice for practice Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Nov 18, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kutnetzov won't be in the lineup versus Columbus on Saturday, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Nov 18, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov (illness) is not at practice Saturday.
Nov 17, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov is missing practice Friday due to an illness.
Nov 11, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Friday's 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Nov 8, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Wednesday versus the Florida Panthers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Nov 8, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's contest versus Florida, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Nov 6, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) was absent from Monday's practice, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Oct 25, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov produced two assists and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Oct 14, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov was blanked in Friday's 4-0 setback against the visiting Penguins.
Apr 9, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov emerged with an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Mar 21, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (upper body) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Columbus Blue Jackets, Sammi Silber of Washington Hockey Now reports.
Mar 21, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with Columbus, per NHL.com.
Mar 20, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.
Mar 19, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | There was no update on Kuznetsov (undisclosed) after leaving Sunday's game against the Minnesota Wild, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.
Mar 1, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) is expected to play Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, per Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site.
Feb 28, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov was absent from practice Tuesday with a non-COVID illness, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Feb 25, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored two goals and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the New York Rangers.
Feb 12, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Jan 31, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov tallied two points, including the winning goal, in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jan 21, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov registered an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jan 19, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov notched two assists and three shots in the Washington Capitals' 4-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday.
Jan 16, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov logged an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the New York Islanders.
Jan 6, 2023 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov picked up two assists in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Dec 31, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov picked three apples in a 9-2 rout of Montreal on Saturday.
Dec 30, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov tallied a goal, two shots and a minus-2 rating during Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Dec 22, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators.
Dec 13, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov registered an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Dec 11, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Dec 7, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov had two assists -- one on the power play -- while adding four shots, one blocked shot and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Nov 24, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov tallied an assist and two shots during Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Nov 12, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov collected an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Nov 7, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored twice and added two assists, all on the power play, in Monday's 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Oct 31, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Oct 21, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov has completed his one-game suspension and will return to the Washington lineup Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings.
Oct 18, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | The NHL suspended Kuznetsov for one game for high-sticking Vancouver's Kyle Burroughs.
Oct 18, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | The NHL's Department of Player Safety has scheduled a hearing Tuesday with Kuznetsov.
Oct 17, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (undisclosed) will suit up Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports.
Oct 17, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Oct 16, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov tallied an assist and a plus-2 rating while logging 16:56 of ice time during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Oct 15, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov has been moved down to the second line in practice Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
May 13, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov posted an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6.
May 11, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov notched a pair of assists and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5.
Apr 20, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Apr 14, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) is expected to center the top line Thursday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports.
Apr 14, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Apr 3, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov provided an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Mar 26, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov picked up a power-play assist Saturday in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Mar 26, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov picked up an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Mar 16, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov collected two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders.
Mar 11, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored three goals on five shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Mar 9, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Mar 8, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames.
Mar 5, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov posted an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Feb 10, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov dished out two assists in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Jan 30, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov will partake in the upcoming All-Star festivities, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Jan 28, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov recorded a pair of power-play assists in Friday's 5-0 win over the Dallas Stars.
Jan 20, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored his 13th goal of the season in a 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday.
Jan 17, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov recorded two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Jan 8, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a goal in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
Jan 1, 2022 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov took a maintenance day Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Dec 31, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Dec 27, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) skated in Monday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Dec 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.
Dec 12, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov recorded a goal and added five shots during Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Dec 10, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (lower body) skated in his usual spot during Friday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Dec 9, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (lower body) left Thursday's practice with an injury, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Nov 26, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov collected three assists with a plus-3 rating in Friday's 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
Nov 25, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored to complement his power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Nov 24, 2021 Washington Capitals | Alexei Protas | Protas will play alongside Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov in Wednesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Nov 21, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov produced an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Nov 17, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov notched an assist, four shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Nov 14, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Nov 8, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov had three assists and one shot on goal in Monday's 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Oct 29, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 2-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Oct 27, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a power-play goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit.
Oct 23, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov tallied a shorthanded goal and added five shots during Saturday's 4-3 OT loss to the Calgary Flames.
Oct 22, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov had a goal, an assist, three shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Oct 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored twice and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. He also led all players with seven shots.
Oct 13, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov had three assists in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Sep 24, 2021 Washington Capitals | Alex Ovechkin | Ovechkin (undisclosed) skated with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha during Friday's training camp practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
May 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (not injury related) had one shot and one hit in Wednesday's 3-2 double-overtime loss to Boston in Game 3.
May 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (not injujry related) is on the ice for pregame warmups ahead of Game 3 against the Boston Bruins and will play Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
May 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (not injury related) has been cleared to play, but his availability for Wednesday's Game 3 has yet to be determined, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
May 18, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (not injury related) will travel with the team for Wednesday's Game 3 in Boston, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
May 17, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19) will not be in Monday's Game 2 lineup against the Boston Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
May 16, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) was on the ice ahead of the team's optional practice Sunday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
May 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) didn't participate in Saturday's morning skate and will miss Game 1 against the Boston Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
May 14, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) did not participate in Friday's optional skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
May 11, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) will not be in the lineup against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
May 7, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
May 5, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Wednesday versus the New York Rangers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
May 4, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov is on the COVID-19 protocol list Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
May 3, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (coach's decision) will not play in Monday's game against the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Apr 24, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a goal and aded two assists in a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday.
Apr 17, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored the game-winning goal at even strength and added two power-play assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Apr 4, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored the game-winning goal at even strength and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Mar 26, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov picked up two assists in Friday's 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Mar 25, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored two goals in Thursday's 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Mar 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a goal on three shots in a 6-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.
Mar 9, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov recorded two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils.
Mar 3, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov failed to score a point in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Boston Bruins.
Mar 3, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (upper body) will be in the lineup Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Mar 2, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (upper body) skated on the top line during Tuesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Feb 28, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the New Jersey Devils, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Feb 27, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (upper body) won't play in Saturday's game versus the New Jersey Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Feb 25, 2021 Washington Capitals | Conor Sheary | Sheary skated alongside Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov during Thursday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Feb 14, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocol) scored a power-play goal on his only shot in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Feb 13, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocol) was activated from non-roster injured reserve and will play in Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Feb 8, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocol) is day-to-day and might return for Tuesday's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Feb 7, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) has been cleared for workouts but won't be available for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Feb 4, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) has yet to be cleared to join his teammates for practice and won't be available for Thursday's game against the New York Rangers, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Feb 1, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) will not be in the lineup Monday against the Boston Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Jan 30, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov is still on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and won't be available for Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Jan 29, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) remains in quarantine and is considered day-to-day, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Jan 21, 2021 Washington Capitals | Connor McMichael | Head coach Peter Laviolette indicated that McMichael could see action with Evgeny Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) and Alex Ovechkin (COVID-19 protocols) in quarantine, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Jan 21, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Head coach Peter Laviolette announced that Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) will miss at least the next four games due to quarantine restrictions, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Jan 20, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov was added to the COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Jan 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov scored a goal on a team-leading six shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Jan 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Daniel Sprong | Sprong skated alongside Jakub Vrana and Evgeny Kuznetsov on the second line during Tuesday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Jan 17, 2021 Washington Capitals | Evgeny Kuznetsov | Kuznetsov dished out two assists with two shots and two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.
Oct 6, 2019 Washington Capitals | Announced C Evgeny Kuznetsov has served his suspension.
Sep 14, 2019 Washington Capitals | NHL suspended C Evgeny Kuznetsov three games for for inappropriate conduct.
Jul 2, 2017 Washington Capitals | Re-signed C Evgeny Kuznetsov to an eight-year, $62.4 million contract.
Jul 6, 2015 Washington Capitals | Re-signed C Evgeny Kuznetsov to a two-year, $6 million contract.
Mar 8, 2014 Washington Capitals | Signed C Evgeny Kuznetsov to a two-year, entry-level contract.
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats

Evgeny Kuznetsov
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals logo 19 4 5 9 -5 22
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2006-2007 Team Urals U15 Districts Cup U15 0 0 1 1 0
2007-2008 Traktor Chelyabinsk-2 Russia3 2 0 0 0 0
2007-2008 Team Urals U16 Districts Cup U16 5 3 5 8 10
2008-2009 Russia U18 WJC-18 7 6 7 13 10
2008-2009 Traktor Chelyabinsk-2 Russia3 21 5 10 15 38
2008-2009 Russia U17 WHC-17 5 6 4 10 6
2008-2009 Russia U18 |WJAC-19| WJAC-19 4 2 2 4 18
2008-2009 Russia U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup 4 2 2 4 10
2008-2009 Traktor Chelyabinsk U17 Russia U17 23 28 26 54 58
2008-2009 Team Urals U17 Districts Cup U17 5 5 8 13 16
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Traktor Chelyabinsk KHL 35 2 6 8 10 Playoffs 4 1 0 1 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Russia U20 WJC-20 6 2 0 2 10
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Belye Medvedi Chelyabinsk MHL 9 4 12 16 8 Playoffs 2 1 2 3 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Russia U18 WJC-18 7 5 7 12 6
2010-2011 Traktor Chelyabinsk KHL 44 17 15 32 30
2010-2011 Russia U20 WJC-20 7 4 7 11 4
2010-2011 Belye Medvedi Chelyabinsk MHL 8 10 5 15 4 Playoffs 5 0 2 2 0
2010-2011 Russia EHT 3 2 1 3 2
2010-2011 Russia (all) International 5 4 2 6 2
2011-2012 Traktor Chelyabinsk KHL 49 19 22 41 30 Playoffs 12 7 2 9 0
2011-2012 Russia EHT 9 4 1 5 4
2011-2012 Russia U20 WJC-20 7 6 7 13 4
2011-2012 Russia WC 10 2 4 6 4
2011-2012 Russia (all) International 21 6 5 11 8
2012-2013 Traktor Chelyabinsk KHL 51 19 25 44 42 Playoffs 25 5 6 11 0
2012-2013 Russia EHT 9 2 2 4 8
2012-2013 Russia WC 3 1 0 1 2
2012-2013 Russia (all) International 12 3 2 5 10
2013-2014 Traktor Chelyabinsk KHL 31 8 13 21 12
2013-2014 Russia EHT 6 1 2 3 4
2013-2014 Washington Capitals NHL 17 3 6 9 6 202 41.18 36.79 -10.33 42.96 -3.18 0.59 1.78
2013-2014 Russia (all) International 18 2 3 5 8
2013-2014 Russia WC 10 1 1 2 4
2014-2015 Washington Capitals NHL 80 11 26 37 24 911 57.38 48.42 -6.15 49.93 -2.84 0.26 1.32 Playoffs 14 5 2 7 0
2015-2016 Washington Capitals NHL 82 20 57 77 32 1,160 58.93 53.43 1.11 53.04 2.00 0.57 2.64 Playoffs 12 1 1 2 0
2015-2016 Russia WC 6 1 1 2 0
2015-2016 Russia (all) International 6 1 1 2 0
2016-2017 Russia WCup 4 2 0 2 6
2016-2017 Washington Capitals NHL 82 19 40 59 46 1,144 61.46 51.75 1.18 53.63 0.29 0.79 2.10 Playoffs 13 5 5 10 0
2016-2017 Russia WC 5 1 2 3 6
2016-2017 Russia (all) International 12 3 3 6 16
2017-2018 Washington Capitals NHL 79 27 56 83 48 1,133 55.66 47.45 0.98 48.16 -0.48 0.85 2.38 Playoffs 24 12 20 32 0
2018-2019 Washington Capitals NHL 76 21 51 72 50 1,046 57.69 44.85 -3.84 47.33 -2.75 0.46 2.47 Playoffs 7 1 5 6 0
2018-2019 Russia WC 10 2 4 6 6
2018-2019 Russia EHT 2 2 3 5 2
2018-2019 Russia (all) International 12 4 7 11 8
2019-2020 Washington Capitals NHL 63 19 33 52 40 845 51.10 46.40 -6.40 45.40 -8.10 0.92 2.34 Playoffs 8 3 2 5 0
2020-2021 Washington Capitals NHL 41 9 20 29 18 544 65.40 52.70 2.00 51.20 0.20 0.88 2.10 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2021-2022 Washington Capitals NHL 79 24 54 78 44 1,119 55.40 49.80 -1.60 49.80 -0.90 0.70 1.98 Playoffs 6 2 3 5 0
2022-2023 Washington Capitals NHL 81 12 43 55 56 1,047 46.30 44.50 -7.40 47.90 -2.60 0.34 1.78
2023-2024 Washington Capitals NHL 19 4 5 9 22
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Active Contract

Signing Team Washington Capitals logo
Signing Date July 2, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Craig Oster
Standard Contract | 8 Years $62,400,000 9.34% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Cap Hit $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000
UFA
AAV $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000 $7,800,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,400,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
Signing Bonuses $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Total Salary $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,400,000 $5,000,000 $8,000,000 $5,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
Minors Salary $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,400,000 $5,000,000 $8,000,000 $5,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000
Clauses M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
Buy It Out Buy It Out
Contract signed by Maxin Moliver, now represent by Newport

Contract History

Signing Team Washington Capitals logo
Signing Date July 6, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Agent Maxim Moliver
Standard Contract | 2 Years $6,000,000 4.20% of cap space
2015-2016 2016-2017
Cap Hit $3,000,000 $3,000,000
RFA
AAV $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $2,200,000 $3,400,000
Signing Bonuses $400,000 $0
Total Salary $2,600,000 $3,400,000
Minors Salary $2,600,000 $3,400,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Washington Capitals logo
Signing Date March 8, 2014
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $5,650,000 1.40% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015
Cap Hit $900,000 $900,000
RFA
AAV $2,825,000 $2,825,000
Performance Bonuses $1,000,000 $2,850,000
Base Salary $810,000 $810,000
Signing Bonuses $90,000 $90,000
Total Salary $900,000 $900,000
Minors Salary $67,500 $67,500
Clauses
UFA Year