Capitals’ Evgeny Kuknetsov was suspended for 1 game of high-sticking

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov One game was suspended for high-sticking Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kyle Burroughs. After Kuznetsov’s phone hearing with the department regarding player safety, the NHL announced Kuznetsov’s suspension. Kuznetsov hit Burroughs with his blade with his stick late in Monday’s second period. He was assessed a minor penalty of … Read more

Evgeny Kuznetsov from Washington Capitals, Jamie Benn from Dallas Stars fined $5,000 each for high sticking

NEW YORK — Washington Evgeny KuznetsovAnd Jamie BennTwo incidents that occurred during their games were the subject of a high stick by Dallas citizens, who were fined $5,000. Kuznetsov’s game against Florida Noel AcciariThe Capitals’ 6-1 victory in Game 3, Saturday saw Washington win 2-1. Benn’s offense against Calgary Andrew MangiapaneDuring the second period of … Read more

Nashville Predators’ Roman Josi, Washington Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov named 2022 NHL All-Star Game replacements

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi Washington CapitalsForward Evgeny KuznetsovSunday’s league announcement announced that the following players have been added the the 2022 NHL All-Star Game roster. Josi, the Predators’ captain also replaces Colorado AvalancheForward and All-Star captain Nathan MacKinnonOn the Central Division roster, he was out with a concussion and a facial fracture. Dallas StarsForward … Read more

Washington Capitals sign Ilya Samanthanov for a second year, and they reunite their goalie squad with Vitek vanecek

  The Washington CapitalsGoaltender resigned Ilya SamsonovA two-year contract worth $2 million was signed Monday The 24-year-old Samsonov, who posted a score 13-4-1 with two shutouts last season, was granted restricted agent status. He struggled with the Capitals in the postseason, as did many Capitals. In Washington’s initial round, he lost his three playoff games … Read more