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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Makes good on breakaway chance

Kuznetsov triggered the goal siren with a backhand from the doorstep in Tuesday's 4-2 home win over the Flames.

Analysis:

The Russian stormed out on the rush when Andre Burakovsky ripped the puck away from the opposition and then proceeded to flip the puck into the cage for his 17th goal of the season. Kuznetsov has just 54 points in 72 games -- a sizable drop by his standards, considering he blew up for 77 in a full 2015-16 campaign -- but it's tough to complain about his plus-17 rating and sustained role on the man advantage.

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