24 Facts About Evgeny Kuznetsov

Yevgeny Yevgenyevich Kuznetsov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

Evgeny Kuznetsov previously played for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.

Evgeny Kuznetsov 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.

On 8 March 2014, Evgeny Kuznetsov signed an entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.

On 23 April 2015, Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the first and second Stanley Cup playoff goals of his career against the New York Islanders.

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In 24 playoff games in 2018, Evgeny Kuznetsov had 12 goals and 20 assists for a total of 32 points, second only to Evgeni Malkin in 2009 among players in the last 25 seasons of Stanley Cup playoffs.

Evgeny Kuznetsov led the league with 32 points in 24 appearances in the 2018 postseason, but lost to linemate and team captain Alex Ovechkin in the Conn Smythe Trophy competition.

Evgeny Kuznetsov is considered one of the most accurate passers in the game.

Evgeny Kuznetsov has generated controversy around his celebrations after scoring goals.

Evgeny Kuznetsov's "cellies" have most prominently included the prancing bird – and earlier the kayak, push-ups, and playing dead.

Evgeny Kuznetsov debuted the bird dance at the 2016 World Cup when he scored an end-to-end goal against Matt Murray of Team North America.

Evgeny Kuznetsov played for Russia at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships held in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Evgeny Kuznetsov finished the tournament with two goals and was selected as the player of the game for Russia after the preliminary round game against Austria.

Evgeny Kuznetsov again represented Russia in the 2011 World Junior Championships in Buffalo, New York.

Evgeny Kuznetsov was the only 18-year-old on the Russian team; every other player was 19.

Evgeny Kuznetsov finished second in the tournament in scoring, with four goals and seven assists in seven games.

Evgeny Kuznetsov was named by the tournament coaches as one of the three best players on his team, and was named to the tournament all-star team by the media.

Evgeny Kuznetsov was named the best player in the match against Norway, in which he recorded one goal and one assist.

Evgeny Kuznetsov finished tied for second in the tournament in scoring, alongside teammate Vladimir Tarasenko, with four goals and seven assists.

Evgeny Kuznetsov then served as team captain for Russia at the 2012 World Junior Championships, the third year in a row he participated in the tournament.

Evgeny Kuznetsov was stripped of his 2019 World Championship bronze medal as a result.

Evgeny Kuznetsov had an older brother, Alexander, who was tragically killed when a May Day celebration turned violent in 2003.

Evgeny Kuznetsov was 10 years old, and has few memories of his brother.

Evgeny Kuznetsov is a keen football fan and an avid supporter of Liverpool FC.