The Washington Capitals are terming Evgeny Kuznetsov as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The Washington Capitals came away with a key road win in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. The victory did come with a price. The Capitals lost The postseason’s leading scorer, Evgeny Kuznetsov, early after he was the recipient of a hip check into the boards from Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb.
Kuznetsov’s status is day-to-day. Caps fans did get some encouraging news, on Friday, Kuznetsov joined teammates for the optional practice.
Kuznetsov is fully participating in the drills #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/aUFH8ggRYl
— NoVa Caps (@NoVa_Caps) June 1, 2018
Dr. Ovi’s diagnosis on Kuznetsov: “It’s always nice to see the guy being ready. I’m pretty sure he’s going to be fine tomorrow.” But the Caps say he isn’t medically cleared?! I don’t understand!!!!!
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) June 1, 2018
By the way, I would bet my left wrist that Kuznetsov will be cleared tomorrow and available for Game 3.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) June 1, 2018
It’s not known if Kuznetsov will play in Game 3, but the fact that he was up to joining the Capitals for their skate is a great sign
