| Nov. 25, 2024 |
Kuzmenko notched an assist and two PIM in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Senators. - The helper snapped a five-game point drought for Kuzmenko. The winger has been wildly inconsistent, going 18 games without a goal while picking up just five assists during that ongoing slump. The 28-year-old has moved all over the lineup but can't seem to get much going -- he's yet to record more than two shots on net in a game and has been held without a shot altogether six times after Monday's outing. He's at 10 points, 26 shots on net, eight PIM and a minus-1 rating over 22 appearances, but five of those points, including his lone goal, came over the first four games of 2024-25. |
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| Nov. 5, 2024 |
Kuzmenko started Sunday's loss to the Oilers on the fourth line but eventually took shifts on the top line, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports. - Kuzmenko, who posted seven points in the first eight games, had a strong start to the season but hit the skids last week and was benched for the final 27 minutes of last Friday's 3-0 loss to the Devils. In addition to opening on the fourth line Sunday, he was temporarily removed from the top power-play unit. However, Kuzmenko was one of the team's best forwards against Edmonton and elevated to the top line alongside Nazem Kadri and Martin Pospisil midway through the second period. Calgary head coach Ryan Huska was pleased with Kuzmenko's effort Sunday and could reestablish the 28-year-old forward on the top line to start Tuesday's road game in Montreal. |
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| Oct. 27, 2024 |
Kuzmenko picked up two assists in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Jets. - The 28-year-old winger set up game-tying goals in the second and third periods by Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri. but the Flames' offense dried up after Kadri's tally. Kuzmenko has had a strong start to the season, producing a goal and seven points in eight games as he looks to regain the form that saw him break out for 74 points (39 goals, 35 assists) as a rookie with the Canucks in 2022-23. |
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| Oct. 15, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks. - Kuzmenko found his first goal of the year, and that second-period tally ended up being the game-winner. The talented winger has five points, six shots on net and a plus-1 rating across four appearances. He's been on the Flames' listed top line with Samuel Honzek and Nazem Kadri, but that trio has not been as productive as other forward groups. Kuzmenko has done the bulk of his work on the power play, where he's earned three of his five points. |
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| Oct. 13, 2024 |
Kuzmenko provided three assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers. - Two of Kuzmenko's three assists came on the power play. The crafty winger has yet to score a goal through two games, but he's supplied four assists with three shots on net and a plus-2 rating. If he can find offensive success alongside Nazem Kadri, Kuzmenko should be a top-six fixture in 2024-25, though his questionable defense could lead to occasional drops in the lineup. |
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| Oct. 9, 2024 |
Kuzmenko produced an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks. - Kuzmenko helped out on a Rasmus Andersson tally in the second period. The 28-year-old Kuzmenko saw just 15:22 of ice time, which isn't encouraging considering the Flames were trailing for much of the contest. He began the game as the listed first-line right wing, though the forwards got shuffled after Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) left the contest. Kuzmenko put up 22 goals and 25 helpers over 72 contests between the Canucks and the Flames last year, but he can be a bit streaky on offense, which will lead to frustration for fantasy managers since the winger rarely adds much in the way of physical play. |
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| April 19, 2024 |
Kuzmenko registered an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Sharks. - Kuzmenko was one of the top players in April with seven goals and six assists over nine contests. The 28-year-old winger had more points in 29 games with the Flames (25) than he had in 43 contests with the Canucks (21) prior to a midseason trade. He added 121 shots on net and a minus-9 rating this season. Kuzmenko's offense can be streaky, but he could be a top-six fit for the Flames heading into 2024-25. |
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| April 14, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Coyotes. - Kuzmenko continues to surge late in the season. He has seven multi-point efforts over the last nine contests, earning nine goals and seven assists, including nine power-play points, in that span. The winger is up to 24 points over 27 games as a Flame after he was limited to 21 points in 43 contests with the Canucks to begin the year. |
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| April 12, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored three goals, including two on the power play, in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks. - Kuzmenko put the Flames ahead 3-0 in the second period and added a couple of insurance tallies in the third after the Ducks made a comeback push. This is Kuzmenko's second career hat trick, both of which have come at Anaheim's expense. He's surged late in the season with eight goals and six helpers over his last eight contests, giving him 21 tallies, 43 points, 114 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 69 outings overall. |
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| April 9, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Sharks. - Kuzmenko's pair of points came on the power play, including the game-winning goal at 2:58 of overtime. This was his fifth multi-point effort during his six-game point streak. The 28-year-old winger has been streaky during his time with the Flames, but he's showing his upside in the later weeks of the season. Overall, he has 18 goals, 22 helpers, 108 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 67 contests between Calgary and Vancouver this season. |
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| April 7, 2024 |
Kuzmenko recorded two power-play assists and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers. - Kuzmenko has four multi-point efforts during his five-game point streak, a span that has seen him earn four goals and five helpers. The 28-year-old winger is surging late in the campaign, though he's been known to have streaky offense. For the season, he's at 38 points, 104 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 66 appearances between the Flames and the Canucks. |
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| April 4, 2024 |
Kuzmenko notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Jets. - Kuzmenko has been the Flames' hottest forward recently, earning four goals and three assists over his last four games. The 28-year-old winger is up to 36 points, 104 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 65 contests between the Flames and the Canucks. As long as his offense stays warm, Kuzmenko should see top-six minutes and ample power-play time. |
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| April 2, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored twice on three shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks. - Kuzmenko earned his third straight multi-point effort, but most of the rest of the Flames didn't do much on offense. The winger has four goals and two helpers over his last three outings following a six-game slump. He's up to 17 tallies, 35 points, 100 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 64 appearances between the Flames and the Canucks this season. |
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| March 30, 2024 |
Kuzmenko notched two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings. - Kuzmenko set up Nazem Kadri on the power play and Martin Pospisil at even strength in the first period. The 28-year-old Kuzmenko remains streaky -- he has four points over his last two games, but he went six contests without a point prior to that. The winger is at 33 points, 97 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 63 appearances between the Flames and the Canucks this season. |
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| March 28, 2024 |
Kuzmenko tallied a pair of goals in Thursday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis. - Kuzmenko got the Flames on the board in the first period, forcing a turnover before beating Jordan Binnington with a wrister. He'd add another goal late in the second, deflecting a Nazem Kadri shot to tie the game 3-3. Kuzmenko had gone six games without a point prior to Thursday despite maintaining a top-line role in Calgary. The 28-year-old Kuzmenko is up to 10 goals and 31 points across 62 games between the Flames and Canucks this season. |
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| March 17, 2024 |
Kuzmenko had one shot on net in 12:26 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens. - After missing the last two games with an upper body injury, Kuzmenko returned to his regular spot on the third line centered by Yegor Sharangovich. Kuzmenko remains a player to watch, especially in deeper leagues. His offensive talent is undeniable, but his role with Calgary is still uncertain. Consider him a boom-or-bust option for now, with the potential to become a solid fantasy contributor in the future if he thrives in his new environment. |
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| March 16, 2024 |
Kuzmenko (upper body) is set to play Saturday versus Minnesota, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan. - Kuzmenko missed Calgary's previous two contests. He has 13 goals and 29 points in 56 outings in 2023-24. Kuzmenko is projected to serve on the third line alongside Dryden Hunt and Yegor Sharangovich on Saturday. Walker Duehr is expected to be a healthy scratch due to Kuzmenko's return. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Kuzmenko (upper body) isn't available to play Thursday versus Vegas, per the NHL media site. - Kuzmenko has 13 goals and 29 points in 56 contests in 2023-24. This will be his second straight absence due to the injury. After Kuzmenko recovers, Walker Duehr might exit the lineup as a healthy scratch. |
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| March 12, 2024 |
Kuzmenko (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche. - Kuzmenko was a late scratch for Tuesday's game -- he was able to participate in warmups but announced as out just before the start of the game. Nikita Okhotyuk, a defenseman, will enter the lineup with Kuzmenko sidelined. |
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| March 9, 2024 |
Kuzmenko notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Panthers. - Kuzmenko helped out on a Yegor Sharangovich tally in the second period. With four points over his last three games, Kuzmenko has found a little consistency on offense. The 28-year-old winger is up to 29 points, 84 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 55 contests between the Flames and the Canucks this season. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time. |
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| March 7, 2024 |
Kuzmenko posted an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Lightning. - Kuzmenko set up Jakob Pelletier for the Flames' fourth goal, which stood as the game-winner. The helper was Kuzmenko's third point in the last two games. The 28-year-old winger is up to seven points over 11 contests with the Flames and 28 points through 54 appearances this season when accounting for his time with the Canucks. |
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| March 4, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored two goals, including one on the power play, on seven shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. - Kuzmenko put together a motivated performance after seeing bottom-six minutes in his last three outings. The 28-year-old winger was back in a top-six role Monday and looked the part. Kuzmenko has five goals and an assist over 10 games since he was traded from the Canucks. For the season, he's produced 13 tallies, 27 points, 83 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 53 appearances. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, Kuzmenko (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh. - Kuzmenko has moved down to a bottom-six role, as he has struggled with the Flames of late. He has only one assist in his past three appearances. Kuzmenko has three goals and an assist in eight games with Calgary after picking up eight goals and 21 points in 43 appearances with the Canucks. He will replace Walker Duehr in Saturday's lineup. |
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| Feb. 28, 2024 |
Kuzmenko (illness) participated in Wednesday's practice, but he didn't have his own spot in line rushes. - Kuzmenko instead alternated with Jakob Pelletier on the fourth line, which suggests Kuzmenko might not be quite ready to return. However, the Flames won't play again until Saturday versus Pittsburgh, so there is still time for the 28-year-old forward to get back to 100 percent before that contest. If Kuzmenko is available Saturday, then Pelletier might be a healthy scratch. |
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| Feb. 27, 2024 |
Kuzmenko remains under the weather and won't play against the Kings on Tuesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. - Since joining the Flames, Kuzmenko has found his offensive game, registering three goals and one assist in eight outings with his new club. The 28-year-old winger will have to watch from the press box for at least one more game but should hopefully be healthy enough to rejoin the lineup against the Penguins on Saturday. |
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| Feb. 26, 2024 |
Kuzmenko (illness) took part in Monday's practice, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan. - Kuzmenko was unavailable for Saturday's 6-3 win over Edmonton but could be an option to return Tuesday against the Kings. He worked on the top power-play unit despite skating as an extra during Monday's session, so there is also a possibility that he could be scratched for Tuesday's contest. Kuzmenko has 11 goals and 25 points in 51 games this season between Calgary and Vancouver. |
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| Feb. 24, 2024 |
Kuzmenko won't play Saturday against Edmonton because of an illness, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan. - Kuzmenko has 11 goals and 25 points in 51 contests between Vancouver and Calgary in 2023-24. He will be replaced in Saturday's lineup by Jakob Pelletier (upper body), who will draw back in after a four-game absence. |
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| Feb. 23, 2024 |
Kuzmenko posted an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins. - Kuzmenko set up an Oliver Kylington tally in the first period. The positives faded later, as Kuzmenko had some shifts skipped and finished with 10:25 of ice time in the contest. The 28-year-old has seen mid-game demotions in each of the last two contests. He has four points over eight outings with the Flames, but the volatility in his ice time is a throwback to his time with the Canucks earlier in the season. Kuzmenko has 25 points, 76 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 51 appearances in a disappointing second NHL campaign. |
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| Feb. 15, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks. - Kuzmenko's first home game as a Flame was a dud, but he was at least able to pot a goal in garbage time. He's scored three times over five contests since he was traded from the Canucks, adding seven shots on net. The 28-year-old winger is at 11 goals, 24 points, 70 shots and a minus-2 rating through 48 outings this season. |
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| Feb. 8, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal Thursday in a 5-3 win over the Devils. - Two games, two goals. The good is good, but the lows are low. Kuzmenko scored a great goal, but also coughed up the puck at the point on an early, third-period power play, and the Devils scored on the ensuing shorthanded breakaway. Gulp. Thankfully, that kind of gaffe doesn't hurt his fantasy value much, but it might affect his ice time at some point. |
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| Feb. 7, 2024 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Bruins. - The 28-year-old winger opened the scoring early in the first period by snapping a wicked wrister past Jeremy Swayman from the slot. It was an impressive Flames debut for Kuzmenko, who was a key part of the return the team got from the Canucks for Elias Lindholm, and he should get a long look on a scoring line and on the top power-play unit after scoring 39 goals and 74 points as a rookie in 2022-23. |
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| Jan. 31, 2024 |
Kuzmenko, along with Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, a 2024 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick, were traded from the Canucks to the Flames on Wednesday in exchange for Elias Lindholm. - Kuzmenko is the NHL-ready highlight of this trade. After struggling to 21 points over 43 contests this season and clashing styles with head coach Rick Tocchet, Kuzmenko gets a chance to prove himself with a new team. There's upside -- he had 39 goals and 74 points in his first NHL campaign last year -- but the 27-year-old is likely best used in a role with minimal defensive responsibility. Kuzmenko should benefit from a steady spot in the Flames' lineup and could see power-play time. |
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| Jan. 22, 2024 |
Kuzmenko registered two assists in a 2-0 win over Chicago on Monday. - Kuzmenko snapped his 10-game scoring drought. Although he recorded 39 goals and 74 points in 81 contests last season, it's been a rough campaign for Kuzmenko, who entered Monday's action averaging a modest 14:29 of ice time and even occasionally serving as a healthy scratch. His offensive production against Chicago might be a confidence booster, but fantasy managers should keep expectations in check given how 2023-24 has gone for the 27-year-old. Kuzmenko has eight goals and 21 points across 41 outings this year. |
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| Dec. 23, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored two goals, including one on the power play in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Sharks. - Kuzmenko was a healthy scratch for the last two games as his playing style continues to clash with head coach Rick Tocchet's vision for the team. The 27-year-old Kuzmenko has still performed relatively well despite his reduced role, accumulating eight goals, 11 helpers, 44 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. He's unlikely to play much of a physical style, but Kuzmenko can score and set up linemates well as long as he can stick in a top-six role. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Panthers. - Kuzmenko tallied on his lone shot of the game at 4:03 of the first period. The 27-year-old winger saw 15:11 of ice time in the win, his second time exceeding 15 minutes since his pair of healthy scratched Nov. 24 and 25. He's at six goals, 17 points, 41 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 27 outings overall. While he's still a fixture on the power play, his bottom-six role at even strength is likely to lead to continued inconsistency on offense. |
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| Dec. 12, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Lightning. - Kuzmenko tied the game at 1-1 with his first-period tally. The 27-year-old was more involved in this contest, which saw him snap a four-game point drought. He's been toiling on the fourth line in recent contests after a handful of healthy scratches failed to get him in line with head coach Rick Tocchet's expectations. Kuzmenko has five tallies, 16 points, 40 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 26 appearances, but he won't have a lot of fantasy value until he gets back into the top six on a full-time basis. |
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| Nov. 30, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights. - Kuzmenko has had an eventful week or so -- he was scratched twice and endured a four-game point drought before his goal Thursday. The 27-year-old winger ended the contest with 17:27 of ice time, his highest mark of November, and goal has to help in regards to getting out of head coach Rick Tocchet's doghouse. Kuzmenko is up to four tallies, 15 points, 32 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 21 contests. Given his scoring capabilities, fantasy managers would be shrewd to check to see if an impatient rival cut ties with the winger during his recent stint in the press box. |
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| Nov. 27, 2023 |
Kuzmenko will be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Anaheim after sitting out the past two games as a healthy scratch, Harman Dayal of The Athletic reports. - Kuzmenko has chipped in five assists and nine shots on goal in his past nine outings. He has accounted for three goals, 14 points and 28 shots on net over 19 appearances this season. Kuzmenko is projected to be back alongside Elias Pettersson and Ilya Mikheyev in Tuesday's contest, and he'll likely also see some power-play time. |
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| Nov. 24, 2023 |
Kuzmenko appears set to be a healthy scratch Friday, based on the line rushes during the morning skate, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports. - Kuzmenko has three goals and 14 points in 19 contests this season, but he has been held off the scoresheet over his last three outings and was minus-3 in Vancouver's 5-2 loss to Colorado on Wednesday. He's still an important part of the Canucks' offense and has been averaging 4:16 of ice time with the man advantage this season, so Kuzmenko likely won't be kept out of the lineup for long. In the meantime, this might be an opportunity for Sam Lafferty to play alongside Ilya Mikheyev and Elias Pettersson on the top line. |
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| Nov. 18, 2023 |
Kuzmenko (face) will return to the lineup Saturday against Seattle, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650. - Kuzmenko sat out Thursday's 5-2 loss to Calgary after taking a puck to the face in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders He will return to the top line in Saturday's contest, wearing a full face shield. Kuzmenko has three goals, 11 assists and 26 shots on net in 16 games this season. |
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| Nov. 16, 2023 |
Kuzmenko (face) will miss Thursday's game against Calgary, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television. - Kuzmenko was struck in the face by the puck during Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders. He has three goals and 14 points in 16 games this year. Linus Karlsson, who was summoned from AHL Abbotsford, will draw into the lineup Thursday. |
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| Nov. 15, 2023 |
Kuzmenko registered a power-play assist before leaving Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders with an upper-body injury, Harman Dayal of The Athletic reports. - Kuzmenko was hit in the face with a shot in the third period and didn't have time to return to the contest, though Dayal reports the forward was present in the locker room after the game. Over his last five games, Kuzmenko has five assists, but he's gone six contests without a goal. Fantasy managers will want to confirm his status prior to Thursday's game versus the Flames. |
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| Nov. 10, 2023 |
Kuzmenko recorded two assists in Thursday's 5-2 victory over Ottawa. - Kuzmenko registered his third multi-point game of the season and has scored in nine of his 13 contests. The 27-year-old winger is well on his way to repeating his rookie numbers in which he racked up 39 goals and 35 assists, including 19 power-play points. |
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| Nov. 6, 2023 |
Kuzmenko produced an assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Oilers. - Kuzmenko has collected a goal and three assists over his last four games. The 27-year-old winger has taken on a complementary role in the top six this season, playing well alongside Elias Pettersson and Ilya Mikheyev on the top line. Kuzmenko is up to three goals, seven helpers, 20 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 12 outings. His increase in playmaking has been a welcome sight for a player who has predictably seen his shooting percentage dip from 27.3 percent last season to 15 percent so far in 2023-24. |
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| Nov. 2, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 10-1 win over the Sharks. - Kuzmenko set up the second of Brock Boeser's goals in the first period before scoring one of his own in the middle frame. This was Kuzmenko's second multi-point effort of the season, and he's managed two goals and five helpers over his last six games. Overall, the 27-year-old winger has three tallies, six helpers, 19 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 10 contests while filling a top-six role. |
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| Oct. 31, 2023 |
Kuzmenko recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators. - Kuzmenko helped out on Elias Pettersson's power-play goal late in the second period. With a goal and four helpers over his last five games, Kuzmenko continues to impress with improved playmaking in his second NHL campaign. He's at two goals, five assists, 16 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through nine contests overall, and he's earned three of his points with the man advantage. |
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| Oct. 27, 2023 |
Kuzmenko logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-0 win over the Blues. - Kuzmenko has picked up a goal and three assists over his last three contests. The winger helped out on an Ilya Mikheyev tally in the third period. Kuzmenko has six points, nine shots on net and a plus-4 rating through seven outings. His lack of shot volume is still a concern, but with stronger playmaking early in 2023-24, his point production is in line with the 74 points in 81 games he had last year. |
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| Oct. 21, 2023 |
Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over the Panthers on Saturday. - He scored the ultimate winner from a sharp angle in the right face-off circle with 4:57 left in the third period. It was Kuzmenko's first multi-point game this season. He has four points (two goals, two assists) in five games so far. |
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| Oct. 14, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers. - Kuzmenko's first-period tally tied the game at 1-1. The winger has a pair of power-play points, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating through the first two games of the season. He remains in a top-line role, and he's off to a good start as he looks to defy the widely expected regression after shooting 27.3 percent last year. |
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| Oct. 11, 2023 |
Kuzmenko logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Oilers. - Kuzmenko helped out on the third of Brock Boeser's four goals in this game. While he was listed on the top line, Kuzmenko saw a middling 16:23 of ice time Wednesday. The 27-year-old winger impressed in his first NHL campaign with 39 goals and 74 points, but he shot 27.3 percent last year and will likely need to offset a drop in shooting percentage with an improvement in the playmaking department. As long as he's playing alongside an elite talent in Elias Pettersson, Kuzmenko should still have a high floor. |
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| April 13, 2023 |
Kuzmenko notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes. - This was Kuzmenko's first multi-point effort since March 28. The 27-year-old didn't look out of place in his first NHL campaign, posting 39 goals, 35 assists, 143 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 81 contests. He'll have a tough time replicating his 27.3 shooting percentage in 2023-24 -- while his goal-scoring could be above-average, it's safe to assume some regression for Kuzmenko. |
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| April 11, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks. - Kuzmenko has started to falter a bit late in the season -- he's gone seven games without a multi-point effort. Part of that downturn is due to different usage, as head coach Rick Tocchet has separated Kuzmenko from star center Elias Pettersson in recent games. Kuzmenko's still had an excellent first NHL campaign with 39 tallies, 72 points (18 on the power play), 142 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 80 appearances. |
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| April 7, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over Chicago. - Kuzmenko opened the scoring late in the first period, firing a wrist shot from the point past a screened Alex Stalock. The 27-year-old Kuzmenko has 10 points (four goals, six assists) in his last eight contests. He's been a bright spot on a rebuilding Vancouver team, tallying 38 goals and 71 points through 77 games in his rookie campaign. |
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| April 4, 2023 |
Kuzmenko notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken. - Kuzmenko saw a five-game point streak end Sunday versus the Kings, but he wasn't kept quiet for long. The 27-year-old winger has three goals and six assists over his last seven outings. He's up to 70 points, 139 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 76 contests in his first NHL campaign. |
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| March 28, 2023 |
Kuzmenko tallied a pair of goals in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blues. - Kuzmenko tied the game 2-2 late in the first period with a power-play goal. He'd add a second tally in the third, ripping a shot past Jordan Binnington from the slot. The 27-year-old rookie now has points in four straight contests, recording three goals and four assists over that stretch. Kuzmenko is up to 37 goals and 68 points through 73 games this season. |
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| March 23, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots and dished an assist in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks. - Kuzmenko put the Canucks up 2-0 in the first period, and he helped out on Conor Garland's goal in the second. With Thursday's effort, Kuzmenko ended a three-game slump. The 27-year-old winger has 35 goals, 28 helpers, 130 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 70 appearances. He's got a chance to post a 40-goal campaign in his first NHL season. |
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| March 17, 2023 |
Kuzmenko supplied a goal in Vancouver's 3-2 loss to Arizona on Thursday. - Kuzmenko opened the scoring early in the first period. It was his 34th goal and 61st point in 66 outings this season. Kuzmenko is on a five-game goal-scoring streak, and he's provided an incredible 13 markers -- along with four assists -- over his last 14 contests. |
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| March 14, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Stars. - Kuzmenko put the Canucks ahead 2-0 in the first period. He continued his recent torrid scoring pace -- he has 11 goals and four helpers over his last 12 games. For the season, the winger is up to 33 tallies, 60 points, 121 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 65 appearances. |
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| March 8, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks. - Kuzmenko has surged to the 30-goal plateau, tallying eight times while adding five assists over his last 11 games. The 27-year-old's goal Wednesday put the Canucks briefly ahead by a 2-1 score. The winger has 57 points, 116 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 63 contests overall. |
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| March 6, 2023 |
Kuzmenko posted an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators. - Kuzmenko remains hot -- over his last 10 games, he's picked up seven goals and five assists. The 27-year-old winger set up Elias Pettersson on the opening tally just 4:28 into the game. Kuzmenko has 29 goals, 27 helpers, 113 shots on net and a plus-plus-5 rating through 62 contests in his first NHL campaign. He's been a fantastic scoring option in fantasy while logging top-line minutes. |
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| Feb. 27, 2023 |
Kuzmenko tallied a goal and two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars. - Kuzmenko assisted on a pair of Anthony Beauvillier goals before scoring the OT winner, deflecting a feed from Beauvillier past Jake Oettinger 48 seconds into the extra frame. Kuzmenko has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing year for Vancouver. The 27-year-old rookie has 10 points (six goals, five assists) in his last seven games. He's up to 28 goals and 27 assists through 59 games this season. |
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| Feb. 23, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots, helping the Canucks to a 3-2 overtime win over the Blues on Thursday. - Kuzmenko knotted the game at 2-2 with just over 30 seconds to play in the game off a rebound in front of Jordan Binnington. The rookie forward has scored in four straight games and is currently on a five-game point streak with seven points in that span. On the season, Kuzmenko has 27 goals and 51 points in 57 games. |
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| Feb. 21, 2023 |
Kuzmenko contributed two goals in Vancouver's 5-4 shootout loss to Nashville on Tuesday. - It was Kuzmenko's fifth multi-goal game of the 2022-23 campaign. He's up to 26 markers and 50 points in 56 contests this season. The 27-year-old is on a four-game scoring streak, providing four goals and six points over that span. |
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| Feb. 18, 2023 |
Kuzmenko found the back of the net in a 6-2 win over the Flyers on Saturday. - Kuzmenko scored at 1:53 of the second period to give Vancouver a 2-1 edge. It was his 24th goal and 48th point in 55 games in 2022-23. The 27-year-old is on a three-game scoring streak, providing two goals and four points over that span. |
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| Feb. 15, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Rangers. - Kuzmenko set up a Conor Garland goal in the second period and scored one of his own in the third. This was the Kuzmenko's first multi-point effort since Jan. 24 -- he was limited to a goal and an assist over his previous seven games. The winger is up to 23 goals, 24 helpers, a plus-2 rating and 96 shots on net through 54 contests this season. |
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| Feb. 6, 2023 |
Kuzmenko recorded a goal in a 5-4 overtime loss to New Jersey on Monday. - Kuzmenko opened the scoring 3:35 into the game. He improved to 22 goals and 44 points in 49 contests this season. Kuzmenko was held off the scoresheet in his previous two games, but right before that he contributed four goals and seven points over a five-game scoring streak from Jan. 15-24. |
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| Jan. 26, 2023 |
Kuzmenko signed a two-year, $11 million extension with the Canucks on Thursday. - Kuzmenko earned himself a substantial raise over the one-year, entry-level contract worth up to $1.8 million he's playing through in 2022-23. He had 20 goals and 53 points in 45 contests with KHL St. Petersburg last season before deciding to make the transition to the NHL. The 26-year-old has adjusted smoothly to North American hockey, providing the Canucks with 21 goals and 43 points in 47 contests this season. |
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| Jan. 24, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored twice on five shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks. - Kuzmenko tallied twice in the second period, pulling the Canucks even on the scoreboard both times. He's netted four goals and added three helpers during his five-game point streak. The 26-year-old is up to 21 tallies, 43 points, 82 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 46 appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 21, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers. - Kuzmenko got the Canucks on the board at 16:46 of the second period. The 26-year-old winger has picked up two goals and three assists during a four-game point streak, but he's also taken a minus-2 rating in that span. While the Canucks' offense as a whole hasn't been very impressive, Kuzmenko remains a bright spot. He's at 19 goals, 22 assists, 77 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 45 appearances. |
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| Jan. 20, 2023 |
Kuzmenko recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. - Kuzmenko helped out on an Elias Pettersson tally in the second period. Over his last eight games, Kuzmenko has three goals and five helpers, serving as one of the Canucks' most consistent forwards. The 26-year-old winger has picked up 40 points (11 on the power play), 75 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 44 contests this season. |
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| Jan. 18, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning. - Kuzmenko broke up Brian Elliott's shutout bid at 6:35 of the third period. The goal was Kuzmenko's first since he scored twice Jan. 5. The winger has made an impact in his first year in the league, notching 18 tallies, 21 assists, 73 shots on net and 11 power-play points through 43 contests. He's shooting a ridiculous 24.7 percent -- that should give fantasy managers some pause, as regression could pop up at a moment's notice. |
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| Jan. 16, 2023 |
Kuzmenko delivered a pair of assists in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over Carolina. - Kuzmenko assisted on Ethan Bear's goal in the second period before helping set up Brock Boeser for the game-tying tally with just 17 seconds left in regulation. Kuzmenko would also score in the shootout as the Canucks claimed a 4-3 victory. The 26-year-old winger has four assists in his last five contests. Kuzmenko is up to 38 points (17 goals, 21 assists) through 42 games in his first NHL season. |
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| Jan. 5, 2023 |
Kuzmenko scored two goals, including one on the power play, and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche. - Kuzmenko's goals came in a span of 1:59 in the second period, stunning the Avalanche as their two-goal lead evaporated. Brock Boeser then put the Canucks ahead just 34 seconds after Kuzmenko's second tally. With five multi-point efforts in his last 13 contests, Kuzmenko is doing quite well lately. He's up to 17 tallies, 34 points, 66 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 37 appearances. |
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| Dec. 29, 2022 |
Kuzmenko provided a goal and an assist in a 4-2 loss to Winnipeg on Thursday. - Kuzmenko opened the scoring just 41 seconds into the contest. He has 15 goals and 32 points in 34 games this season. The 26-year-old is doing particularly well lately, contributing two goals and six points over his last four contests. |
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| Dec. 27, 2022 |
Kuzmenko notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Sharks. - Kuzmenko helped out on an Ilya Mikheyev tally in the second period. While he hasn't gone on an extended streak in December, Kuzmenko has been solid with three goals and six helpers in 11 outings this month. The 26-year-old is up to 30 points through 33 contests while adding 60 shots on net and a plus-9 rating. |
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| Dec. 23, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal and earned two assists and a plus-4 rating during Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the visiting Kraken. - Kuzmenko, who was pointless in his past two appearances, earned his 10th multi-point game of the season. The 26-year-old left winger has collected five points, including two goals, in two career games against the Kraken. Kuzmenko on Thursday cut the Kraken's third-period lead to 4-3 by converting a backdoor helper from Lane Pederson. The rookie has compiled 18 points in his past 15 appearances. |
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Kuzmenko produced an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flames. - Kuzmenko helped out on a Sheldon Dries goal in the second period, which tied the game at 3-3. In the shootout, Kuzmenko netted the only tally, sending the Canucks to their fourth win in five games. The 26-year-old winger continues to look comfortable in a top-six role, where he's racked up five points in the last four games. He's up to 13 goals, 13 helpers, 54 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 28 outings this season. |
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| Dec. 7, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks. - Kuzmenko's third-period tally tied the game at 5-5, and he set up Elias Pettersson for the game-winner in the final minute of overtime. This was Kuzmenko's second straight multi-point game, and he's had six of them in the last 10 contests. The 26-year-old winger is up to 13 tallies, 12 helpers, nine power-play points, 52 shots on net and a plus-3 rating in 26 appearances. He's been on the third line in the last two games, but it isn't slowing him down -- it appears Kuzmenko can impact the game on his own without the assistance of more proven players. |
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| Dec. 5, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Monday's 7-6 overtime win over the Canadiens. - Kuzmenko's goal tied the game with 1:25 left in the third period. He'd previously set up a Conor Garland tally in the second to get the Canucks on the comeback trail. Kuzmenko was dropped to the third line for this game, but he remains on the top power-play unit for now, which should keep him in a good scoring-focused position. The 26-year-old is up to 12 goals, 11 helpers, eight power-play points, 51 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 25 appearances. |
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| Nov. 27, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored the game-winning goal, added an assist and went plus-3 in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks. - Kuzmenko has three goals and six assists during a five-game point streak, including four multi-point efforts. The winger's overtime tally Sunday was the first of his young NHL career. The 26-year-old has been a great fit with the Canucks so far, racking up 10 goals, 10 helpers, 48 shots on net, a plus-8 rating and six power-play points from 21 contests. He also had two hits Sunday, the first checks he's been credited with -- his game revolves solely around scoring. |
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| Nov. 26, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights. - Kuzmenko has found a groove, with two goals, five helpers and three multi-point performances in his last four games. The 26-year-old winger now has nine goals, nine assist, six power-play points, 47 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 20 contests. His recent offense shows just how effective he can be in a top-six role -- he shouldn't be sitting on the waiver wire in most standard formats. |
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| Nov. 21, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on four shots and supplied an assist in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Golden Knights. - Kuzmenko opened the scoring at 11:48 of the second period. That opened the floodgates for the game, and he picked up an assist on Elias Pettersson's tally in the third period. Kuzmenko has responded to his healthy scratch from Nov. 13 quite well -- he has four points in three games since he sat out. The 26-year-old winger is up to eight tallies, 15 points (five on the power play), 44 shots on net and a plus-3 rating in 18 appearances. |
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| Nov. 5, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators. - Kuzmenko's scoring surge continued Saturday -- he's tallied six of his seven goals this year in the last five contests. He's scored four times and added one assist on the power play so far. The 26-year-old has 11 points, 35 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 12 appearances, and his strong play lately has solidified his place in the top six. |
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| Nov. 3, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored three goals and added an assist in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Ducks. - Kuzmenko had one assist through the first two periods, then scored three times, including once on the power play, in the final stanza. It was his third multi-point effort in the last four games. The 26-year-old is starting to prove why he had so much hype when it was announced he was coming to North America. He's at six goals, four helpers, 32 shots on net and a minus-2 rating in 11 contests while looking right at home in a second-line role for the Canucks. |
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| Oct. 28, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Penguins. - Kuzmenko has earned consecutive two-point efforts, which have coincided with the Canucks' first two wins of the season. The 26-year-old is up to three goals and three helpers while earning three of his six points on the power play. He's added 26 shots and a minus-3 rating while mainly playing in a middle-six role, though his power-play usage should lead to a little more fantasy value. |
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| Oct. 27, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Kraken. - Kuzmenko helped out on Ilya Mikheyev's opening tally before scoring one of his own in the second period. The two-point effort ended a four-game drought for Kuzmenko, who has struggled to be consistent to begin his NHL career. He has two tallies, two helpers, 23 shots on net and a minus-4 rating in eight outings -- the shot volume is encouraging, but he needs to do more with his top-six role to be a steady player in fantasy. |
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| Oct. 13, 2022 |
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on four shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers. - Kuzmenko tallied early in the second period, but his goal was the last for the Canucks before the Oilers rattled off five unanswered tallies. It was an encouraging debut for Kuzmenko, as he saw 18:04 of ice time while playing on the top power-play unit and second line. The 26-year-old was productive with St. Petersburg in the KHL last year, and he could be a sneaky fantasy option should his scoring touch translate to the NHL. |
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| Oct. 6, 2022 |
Kuzmenko have five points through three preseason contests. - Kuzmenko is tied for second among Vancouver preseason scorers. Playing on Elias Pettersson's wing, Kuzmenko is being given every opportunity to start his NHL career in a scoring role. |
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