Latest Evgeny Kuznetsov News

Guentzel and Kuznetsov have been a perfect fit for the Hurricanes as they eye a long playoff run

Apr. 02, 2024 15:42 PM EDT

When the Carolina Hurricanes considered at the trade deadline how they could best position themselves to contend for the Stanley Cup, they looked for players who could score that one more goal they'd need when it matters most. General manager Don Waddell sought and received...

Capitals' Ethan Bear enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Mar. 27, 2024 18:54 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Bear will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care. The league and union, which jointly run the program, made the announcement Wednesday. ...

Hurricanes' Evgeny Kuznetsov gets a standing ovation in his return to Washington

Mar. 22, 2024 22:50 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov's return to the nation's capital started with a friendly trip and featured a standing ovation during an emotional video tribute to one of the Washington Capitals' biggest stars of the past decade. Former teammate Alex Ovechkin stuck a leg out and...

Orlov records 4 points, Hurricanes score 4 goals in 3rd period for 7-2 win over Senators

Mar. 17, 2024 22:27 PM EDT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Dmitry Orlov had two goals and two assists, and the Carolina Hurricanes scored four times in the third period to beat the Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Sunday night. Evgeny Kuznetsov, Seth Jarvis, Jalen Chatfield, Jake Guentzel and Brendan Lemieux also scored for...

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Frederik Anderson power the Hurricanes to a 4-0 win over Panthers

Mar. 14, 2024 23:48 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov had his first goal as a member of the Hurricanes and Frederik Anderson recorded his first shutout in more than a year as Carolina beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Thursday night. Kuznetsov, playing in his fourth game since last week’s trade...

Carolina Hurricanes re-sign depth forward Brendan Lemieux to $775,000 deal for next season

Mar. 11, 2024 11:58 AM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed depth forward Brendan Lemieux to a $775,000 contract for next season. President and general manager Don Waddell announced the new contract Monday. Lemieux, 27, is the son of former NHL player Claude Lemieux...

Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov have 3-point nights to lead the Hurricanes over the Flames 7-2

Mar. 10, 2024 23:34 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and two assists to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Calgary Flames 7-2 on Sunday. Aho and Svechnikov were two of seven different goal-scorers for the Hurricanes, who have won three straight since...

Sharp-angle goal by Jesperi Kotkaniemi gives Hurricanes a 4-2 win over the Devils

Mar. 09, 2024 17:10 PM EST

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes added recently acquired Evgeny Kuznetsov to their lineup on Saturday. It was one of his new linemates who made the difference against the New Jersey Devils. Jesperi Kotkaniemi broke a tie with a sharp-angle shot early in the third period...

Defending Cup champs Golden Knights acquire Hertl. Hurricanes, Panthers dominate deals in the East

Mar. 08, 2024 19:40 PM EST

Leave it to the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights to pull off what could be the biggest deal at the NHL’s trade deadline Friday. After the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers slugged it out adding talent, the Golden Knights sneaked in under the deadline to...

Flurry of moves by Stanley Cup contenders at NHL trade deadline leaves no clear-cut favorites

Mar. 08, 2024 17:56 PM EST

Florida got Vladimir Tarasenko, so the New York Rangers traded for Alexander Wennberg and Jack Roslovic and Carolina went out and got Jake Guentzel and Evgeny Kuznetsov. Colorado reshaped its roster with Casey Mittelstadt, Brandon Duhaime and Sean Walker, so defending champion Vegas...