Kuznetsov exits Game 2 after hit from Golden Knights' McNabb
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Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov headed to the locker room after taking a high hit from Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb during the first period and did not return.
Here is the play in question:
Kuznetsov shaken up by this hit from McNabb pic.twitter.com/4TVhi285sm
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) May 31, 2018
Kuznetsov leads the NHL in scoring during the playoffs with 25 points and if he is to miss any time, it would be a crushing blow for the Capitals.
Head coach Barry Trotz didn't provide an update on Kuznetsov postgame but added he thought the hit was high, NHL.com's Dan Rosen reports.
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