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RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT TO GAME 1 INSTEAD OF GAME2 - Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, collides with the goal, with Philadelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) and goalie Steve Mason (35) nearby, during the third period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz: Brayden Schenn’s cross-check to Evgeny Kuznetsov was ‘dangerous’

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, pauses on the ice in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Evgeny Kuznetsov ready for second playoff appearance after dazzling debut

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) uses a guitar instead of a stick as Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) shoots during the breakaway challenge at the NHL hockey All-Star game skills competition Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s cowboy hat mimics Alex Ovechkin in skills contest

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov speaks to reporters during an All-Star Game press conference at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Jan. 29, 2016. Kuznetsov was added to the game on Wednesday following an unspecified lower-body injury to Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin. (Zac Boyer/The Washington Times)

Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov: Selection to All-Star Game ‘a pretty special moment’

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), of Russia, stops the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jason Chimera’s power-play goal highlights Capitals’ victory over Lightning

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Sergei Fedorov of Russia, right, celebrates his goal with Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia against the Boston Bruins during the first period of a NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2008, in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Sergei Fedorov, now in Hall of Fame, influential to future Capitals stars

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, waits for the puck to drop during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Capitals defeated the Coyotes 2-1 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

For Evgeny Kuznetsov, new contract provides stability in a summer of change

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, celebrates after Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. Kuznetsov scored the game winning goal and the Capitals won 2-1, to advance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Evgeny Kuznetsov signs two-year deal to return to Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, celebrates after Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. Kuznetsov scored the game winning goal and the Capitals won 2-1, to advance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Washington Capitals edge Islanders in Game 7, 2-1

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates with center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, left wing Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, and assistant coach Lane Lambert, right, after Kuznetsov's goal during the third period of Game 5 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Thursday, April 23, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

For Evgeny Kuznetsov, a night in the spotlight an uncomfortable feeling

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner celebrates center Evgeny Kuznetsov's first-period goal during a 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders in Game 5 Thursday. (Associated Press)

Evgeny Kuznetsov toys with Islanders with two goals in lopsided Capitals win

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with teammates in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Sunday, April 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Braden Holtby wins 100th game as Capitals hold off Red Wings to end road trip

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Washington Capitals' Joel Ward (42) and Eric Fehr (16) battle for the puck with Buffalo Sabres' Marcus Foligno (92) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 16, 2015, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Evgeny Kuznetsov caps Capitals’ shootout win over Sabres

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov will see his father for the first time since leaving home in Chelyabinks, Russia last summer when the pair reunites in Los Angeles as part of the team's annual fathers' trip. (Associated Press)

Evgeny Kuznetsov eager to show his father he made right choice to play in U.S. for Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Anaheim Ducks goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, blocks a shot by Washington Capitals&#8217; Troy Brouwer (20) as Anaheim Ducks&#8217; Hampus Lindholm (47), of Sweden, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Capitals score twice in shootout, beat league-leading Ducks

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period on an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

Alex Ovechkin scores winner, Capitals edge Senators

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Washington Capitals' Karl Alzner (27) shoots the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mike Munden)

Blue Jackets’ Cam Atkinson, Fedor Tyutin send Capitals to fourth consecutive loss

By Rusty Miller - Associated Press