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2:19 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (personal) was put on waivers Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
10:13 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (personal) was cleared to practice Saturday by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
4:39 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (personal) entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday.
10:53 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (personal) did not take part in Monday's practice, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
10:07 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) notched two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.
11:01 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) picked up a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Devils.
1:39 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Nashville, according to Robby Stanley of NHL.com.
6:30 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Flyers.
10:30 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to Dallas.
12:24 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) is expected to draw into the Capitals' lineup Thursday versus Dallas after being a healthy scratch Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
1:55 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) will be a healthy scratch Monday against Arizona, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
12:57 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) will return to the lineup Friday versus Edmonton, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
11:14 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) will not be in the lineup versus the Sabres on Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
12:37 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Tuesday that he isn't sure if he will play Wednesday against Buffalo.
11:33 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) was on the ice for practice Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
11:31 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) won't be in the lineup versus Columbus on Saturday, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
10:46 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov (illness) is not at practice Saturday.
10:06 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov is missing practice Friday due to an illness.
10:29 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Devils.
7:03 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play Wednesday versus the Panthers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
11:45 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's contest versus Florida, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
10:37 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) was absent from Monday's practice, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
4:50 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) was blanked in Friday's 4-0 setback against the visiting Penguins.
11:18 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) emerged with an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.
7:38 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (upper body) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, Sammi Silber of Washington Hockey Now reports.
3:16 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with Columbus, per NHL.com.
1:23 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.
6:21 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) was no update on Kuznetsov (undisclosed) after leaving Sunday's game against Minnesota, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.
2:48 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) was absent from practice Tuesday with a non-COVID illness, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
5:55 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored two goals and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
6:34 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Sharks.
10:21 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) tallied two points, including the winning goal, in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Blue Jackets.
7:55 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) collected an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Lightning.
11:07 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored twice and added two assists, all on the power play, in Monday's 5-4 win over the Oilers.
11:45 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) has completed his one-game suspension Thursday and will return to the Washington lineup Saturday.
1:22 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) NHL suspended Kuznetsov for one game for high-sticking Vancouver's Kyle Burroughs.
10:06 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) NHL's Department of Player Safety has scheduled a hearing Tuesday with Kuznetsov.
6:40 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (undisclosed) will suit up Monday against Vancouver, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
10:24 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Monday against Vancouver, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
10:29 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) tallied an assist and a plus-2 rating while logging 16:56 of ice time during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens.
10:45 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) has been moved down to the second line in practice Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
11:32 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) notched a pair of assists and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.
6:38 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) is expected to center the top line Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
1:15 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
11:14 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) provided an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Wild.
9:25 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) picked up an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres.
10:06 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) collected two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders.
11:16 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) posted an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
8:56 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) will partake in the upcoming All-Star festivities, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
11:36 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored his 13th goal of the season in a 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Thursday.
10:55 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) dialed in two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.
4:51 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) took a maintenance day Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
11:33 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.
12:22 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) skated in Monday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
5:05 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.
5:35 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) recorded a goal and added five shots during Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sabres.
10:56 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (lower body) skated in his usual spot during Friday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
11:42 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (lower body) left Thursday's practice with an injury, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
11:25 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) collected three assists with a plus-3 rating in Friday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.
11:37 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) had three assists and one shot on goal in Monday's 5-3 win over Buffalo.
11:05 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 2-0 win over the Coyotes.
11:24 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored a power-play goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit.
11:51 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) tallied a shorthanded goal and added five shots during Saturday's 4-3 OT loss to the Flames.
9:45 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) had a goal, an assist, three shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
10:16 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored twice and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Colorado. He also led all players with seven shots.
11:46 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) had three assists in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.
11:02 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (not injury related) had one shot and one hit in Wednesday's 3-2 double-overtime loss to Boston in Game 3.
6:12 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (not injujry related) is on the ice for pregame warmups ahead of Game 3 against Boston and appears set to play, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
11:37 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (not injury related) has been cleared to play, but his availability for Wednesday's Game 3 has yet to be determined, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
1:30 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (not injury related) will travel with the team for Wednesday's Game 3 in Boston, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
7:11 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19) will not be in Monday's Game 2 lineup against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
12:49 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) was on the ice ahead of the team's optional practice Sunday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
1:40 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) didn't participate in Saturday's morning skate and will miss Game 1 against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
11:49 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) did not participate in Friday's optional skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
12:30 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) will not be in the lineup against the Bruins on Tuesday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
1:24 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Friday against the Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
11:44 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
5:20 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) is on the COVID-19 protocol list Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
5:43 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (coach's decision) will not play in Monday's game against the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
11:14 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored a goal and aded two assists in a 6-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday.
11:08 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored the game-winning goal at even strength and added two power-play assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.
8:39 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored the game-winning goal at even strength and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Devils.
10:38 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) picked up two assists in Friday's 4-0 win over the Devils.
11:38 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored two goals in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
10:15 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored a goal on three shots in a 6-0 win over Buffalo on Monday.
11:15 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) recorded two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Devils.
10:34 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) failed to score a point in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Bruins.
12:32 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (upper body) will be in the lineup Wednesday against the Bruins,JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
1:11 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (upper body) skated on the top line during Tuesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
12:52 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Devils, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
12:42 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (upper body) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
6:15 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocol) scored a power-play goal on his only shot in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.
1:21 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocol) was activated from non-roster injured reserve and will play in Sunday's game against the Penguins, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
10:13 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) has been cleared for workouts, but won't be available for Sunday's game against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
10:47 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) will not be in the lineup Monday against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
10:53 AM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) is still on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and won't be available for Saturday's game against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
1:00 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) remains in quarantine and is considered day-to-day, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
1:29 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) coach Peter Laviolette announced that Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) will miss at least the next four games due to quarantine restrictions, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
7:10 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) was added to the COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
11:43 PM - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Wsh) scored a goal on a team-leading six shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.
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