WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: Evgeny Kuznetsov #92 of the Washington Capitals is helped off of the ice after being injured against the New York Islanders during the second period at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Kuznetsov leaves game with injury, to be further evaluated Saturday

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Evgeny Kuznetsov was forced to exit Friday's game against the New York Islanders late in the second period.

The Washington Capitals forward was ruled out for the rest of the game and will be further examined Saturday after taking a slash and then crashing into the boards.

A few more looks of Kuznetsov's hit into the boards. Looked like he was favoring his arm/wrist.

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Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey was assessed a slashing minor for his role in the play, which came with about six seconds left in the second stanza.

Kuznetsov picked up his 49th and 50th assists of the season on the Capitals' first two goals of the game. He has 71 points in 71 games and ranks second on the club in goals and points in 2017-18.