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Kuznetsov's brilliant bird celebration inspired by 'FIFA'

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Russia's Evgeny Kuznetsov is one of hockey's most dangerous forwards.

Just ask North America defenseman Morgan Rielly.

Kuznetsov dummied Rielly in the second period Monday, scoring an end-to-end highlight-reel goal, busting out an even better celebration:

Asked about the celebration, Kuznetsov was short and to the point:

"If you play FIFA, you know," he said.

For the uneducated:

With Russia needing a win over North America, the goal was a massive one.

Kuznetsov celebrated accordingly - Russia won 4-3.

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