Evgeny Kuznetsov celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime against the Avalanche. It was center Evgeny Kuznetsov at his bewildering best, and it was a welcome sight for the Washington Capitals. As the team has earned seven out of a possible 10 points so far on this six-game homestand, Kuznetsov has been the Capitals’ best player, reinforcing that as he goes so do they. [Evgeny Kuznetsov saves the day for Capitals in overtime win over Avalanche]“How hard he wants to compete out there dictates [his play],” General Manager Brian MacLellan said last month. “He’s such a unique player that when he’s really going, when he’s on, it changes the whole game,” defenseman Matt Niskanen said.

Source: Washington Post February 10, 2019 16:41 UTC