Evgeny Kuznetsov

Evgeny Kuznetsov is a Russian centre who plays for Sibir Novosibirsk in the KHL, after eleven NHL seasons with Washington and Carolina. Kuznetsov won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018 and led that postseason in scoring, including the overtime goal that eliminated Pittsburgh in the second round. Kuznetsov left the NHL after the 2023-24 season and signed with Sibir in August 2026, a fourth KHL club since the move.

Position	Centre
Born	19 May 1992, Chelyabinsk, Russia
Drafted	26th overall, 2010, by Washington
NHL teams	Washington, Carolina
KHL teams	Traktor Chelyabinsk, SKA Saint Petersburg, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Salavat Yulaev Ufa, Sibir Novosibirsk
Milestones	Passed 700 NHL games, 400 assists and 550 NHL points
Honours	Stanley Cup 2018 and leading scorer of that postseason with 32 points; World Championship gold 2012 and 2014; World Junior gold 2011
Known for	Playmaking off the half-wall, high-end vision and the bird-flapping goal celebration

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores one of the wildest goals of all time

This is absolutely incredible

Former NHL referee absolutely furious with Evgeny Kuznetsov, claims he’s ‘making a mockery of the game’

Claims he's making ”mockery of out game”

Wayne Gretzky is fed up, wants the NHL to take action and suggests major rule change

He's had enough

Fans weren’t happy with Evgeny Kuznetsov’s shootout move; they’re now calling for the NHL to take action

Evgeny Kuznetsov is, without a doubt, one of the most talented players in the NHL. And one of his greatest strengths is his shootout moves. Kuznetsov is one of the best shootout scorers in the ...

T.J.Oshie, Kuznetsov Score Two Quick Goals to Open Season

It only took 30 seconds into the NHL season for the Washington Capitals to score their first goal. The puck had barely been dropped and the banner was just recently raised. :24 seconds after the ...