Evgeny Kuznetsov Absent From Practice Friday
1 year agoWashington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov did not participate in Friday's practice due to an illness. "Misses today so just depends on how bad it is for him and how he responds over 24 hours," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said in regard to the Russian's status ahead of Saturday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's been an uneven season for the veteran who slipped to just 12 goals and 55 points in 81 games in 2022-23. This time around, Kuznetsov has recorded three goals and eight points in 14 games along with 37 shots on goal and a minus-two rating as part of his 21:37 of ice time per game, a steep increase from his 18:04 mark from last season.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com