Evgeny Kuznetsov

Age 30 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 Maxim Moliver

Draft Year 2010
Drafted Overall 26
Draft Round 1
Draft Team

Cap Hit: $7,800,000
9.5% of team cap space
Accumulated Cap Hit: $0
Year 6 of 8 year contract
Expiry Status UFA | 2025 | 33 yrs old
Career Earnings: $54,200,000

Transaction History

May 13, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov posted an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the 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 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 Golden Knights.
Apr 14, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov (illness) is expected to center the top line Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
Apr 14, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto, 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 Wild.
Mar 26, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov picked up a power-play assist Saturday in a 4-3 win over the Devils.
Mar 26, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov picked up an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres.
Mar 16, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov collected two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders.
Mar 11, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov scored three goals on five shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.
Mar 9, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the 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 Flames.
Mar 5, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov posted an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
Feb 10, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov dished out two assists in Thursday's 5-2 win over the 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 Stars.
Jan 20, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov scored his 13th goal of the season in a 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Thursday.
Jan 17, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov recorded two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.
Jan 8, 2022		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov scored a goal in a 3-2 shootout loss to the 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 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 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 Panthers.
Nov 25, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov scored to complement his power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.
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 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 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 Penguins.
Nov 8, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov had three assists and one shot on goal in Monday's 5-3 win over Buffalo.
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 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 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 Devils.
Oct 19, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov scored twice and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Colorado. 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 Rangers.
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 Boston 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Devils.
Mar 26, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov picked up two assists in Friday's 4-0 win over the Devils.
Mar 25, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov scored two goals in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
Mar 15, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov scored a goal on three shots in a 6-0 win over Buffalo on Monday.
Mar 9, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov recorded two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Devils.
Mar 3, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov failed to score a point in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Bruins.
Mar 3, 2021		Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov (upper body) will be in the lineup Wednesday against the 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 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 Devils, 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 Penguins.
Feb 13, 2021	Activated	Washington Capitals \| Evgeny Kuznetsov \| Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocol) was activated from non-roster injured reserve and will play in Sunday's game against the 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 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 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 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 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 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 \| 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 Penguins.
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	Suspended	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.

Current Stats
Career Stats

2021-2022 Regular Season Stats

Evgeny Kuznetsov	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60
Washington Capitals	79	24	54	78	7	44	1,119	55.40	49.80	-1.60	49.80	-0.90	0.70	1.98
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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
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Active Contract

Signing Team

Signing Date July 2, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Maxim Moliver

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Standard Contract | 8 Years $62,400,000 9.45% 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	Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date July 6, 2015
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,000,000 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

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