Walt Ruff, a journalist and correspondent who covers the matches of the Carolina Hurricanes, recorded on his social networks the actions of the new player of Carolina, Evgeny Kuznetsov, at the beginning of the second period of the match against the New Jersey Devils.
Raff wrote that Kuznetsov managed to win the match cleanly, hitting his teammate’s stick with the winning throw-in and creating a dangerous moment by making a one-touch pass.
The third period of the match continues. Carolina leads 4-2.
On March 2, the official website of the National Hockey League reported that Kuznetsov had completed the NHL Assistance Program, which he had been participating in since mid-February. The program works with players who are experiencing drug or alcohol addiction as well as psychological issues.
On March 8, the Carolina Hurricanes announced the transfer of Kuznetsov as a result of a trade with the capital.
Kuznetsov has been playing for the Capitals since 2014, and before that he played only for Traktor Chelyabinsk. His contract with Washington runs through 2025 with an average salary of $7.8 million per season. This NHL season, the Russian took part in 43 team matches, scoring six goals and 11 assists.
Previously Alexander Ovechkin acceptedHe said he was sorry to see Kuznetsov leave Washington.