Evgeny Kuznetsov was named to Team Russia's roster for the upcoming World Cup, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

Kuznetsov was named to Team Russia's roster for the upcoming World Cup, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Kuznetsov has emerged as a dynamic force in the NHL this season, showing signs of the same brilliance that earned him accolades for Russia in the World Junior Championships of 2010 and 2011. Alongside teammates Alex Ovechkin and Dmitry Orlov, expect Russia to redeem themselves following a poor showing when they were hosts of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.