For the Russian diver, see Evgeny Kuznetsov (diver).
Ice hockey player
Evgeny Kuznetsov
Kuznetsov with the Washington Capitals in April 2018
Born
(1992-05-19) 19 May 1992 (age 31) Chelyabinsk, Russia
Height
6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight
207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position
Centre
Shoots
Left
NHL team Former teams
Carolina Hurricanes Traktor Chelyabinsk Washington Capitals
National team
Russia
NHL draft
26th overall, 2010 Washington Capitals
Playing career
2010–present
Evgeny Evgenyevich Kuznetsov (Russian: Евгений Евгеньевич Кузнецов; born 19 May 1992) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward for the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL). He previously played for the Washington Capitals and Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He has represented Russia in junior and senior level competitions on numerous occasions, winning gold medals at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, as well as at the 2012 IIHF World Championship and 2014 IIHF World Championship.
Kuznetsov won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018, leading the playoffs in point-scoring with 32 points, the most by any player in a single postseason since Evgeni Malkin in 2009. Kuznetsov is known for his bird celebration he used throughout the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, as well as the rest of his career, earning him the nickname "the Birdman."
Evgeny Evgenyevich Kuznetsov (Russian: Евгений Евгеньевич Кузнецов; born 19 May 1992) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward for the Carolina Hurricanes...
Major re-signings during the off-season included forwards T. J. Oshie, EvgenyKuznetsov, and Andre Burakovsky; and goalie Philipp Grubauer. Washington then...
PNC Arena Recap Kyle MacLean (1) – 08:20 First period 01:35 – pp – EvgenyKuznetsov (1) No scoring Second period No scoring No scoring Third period 03:44...
twice for Pittsburgh in a 3–1 victory, evening the series 2–2. Both EvgenyKuznetsov and Jakub Vrana had a goal and two assists for the Capitals in game...
in the second round with an overtime goal on the road in Game 6 by EvgenyKuznetsov. It marked the first time in 20 seasons that the Capitals made a Conference...
Finals. The biggest breakthrough of the season was a young winger EvgenyKuznetsov who led the team in points. Another homegrown Chelyabinsk player, Konstantin...
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represents numerous NHL players including Erik Karlsson, Mark Stone, and EvgenyKuznetsov, as well as both Tkachuk and his brother. "Flames select Matthew Tkachuk...
represents numerous NHL players including Erik Karlsson, Mark Stone and EvgenyKuznetsov, as well as both of Tkachuk's sons. 1,000 games played — December 1...
Sam Bennett (1) No scoring Second period 00:43 – Claude Giroux (1) EvgenyKuznetsov (1) – 08:14 T. J. Oshie (1) – 10:37 Lars Eller (1) – en – 19:11 Third...
season game against the Washington Capitals, Cole laid a late hit on EvgenyKuznetsov resulting in a fight with Tom Wilson. It was determined that Tom Wilson...
full-time to the Barclays Center for three seasons, as Washington's EvgenyKuznetsov scored the game-winning goal 12:42 into the third period of game seven...
17:24 EvgenyKuznetsov (1) – pp – 19:32 Second period 07:48 – Mitchell Stephens (1) No scoring Third period No scoring T. J. Oshie EvgenyKuznetsov Nicklas...
2019 Penza, Russia 82 Jesperi Kotkaniemi C L 23 2021 Pori, Finland 92 EvgenyKuznetsov C L 31 2024 Chelyabinsk, Russia 28 Brendan Lemieux LW L 28 2023 Denver...
finished second on the team in points with 71, behind fellow countryman EvgenyKuznetsov, who finished with 77. The Capitals would win the Presidents' Trophy...
in overtime to win their first title in 31 years. Russian forward EvgenyKuznetsov was named MVP of the tournament. Denmark was relegated to Division...
Ovechkin scored his 40th goal of the season, while Nicklas Backstrom, EvgenyKuznetsov and John Carlson each had a goal and two assists. With ten minutes...
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on March 8, 2024, that sent EvgenyKuznetsov to Carolina in exchange for this pick. The Colorado Avalanche's third-round...
Germany where he won gold in 10m platform, a pair of silver medal with EvgenyKuznetsov in 3m Springboard Synchro and a bronze in 3m springboard. In 2008,...
during Round 2, Stephenson was promoted to first-line right wing with EvgenyKuznetsov and Alexander Ovechkin. As a member of the top line, Stephenson helped...
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Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on August 13, 2009 that sent Evgeny Artyukhin to Anaheim in exchange for Drew Miller and this pick. The Boston...
Global Information
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