Washington Capitals Star Evgeny Kuznetsov's Injury Adds to Capitals' Pre-Playoff Concerns Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov is out with an injury, dealing a significant blow to the team's chances of making a deep playoff run. Kuznetsov, a key contributor to the Capitals' offense, will miss the team's matchup against the Boston Bruins. The injury comes at a critical time for the Capitals, who are looking to secure a playoff spot and potentially make a push for the Stanley Cup. With Kuznetsov sidelined, the Capitals will be forced to rely on their depth players to compensate for the loss of their talented center.