Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.
Kuzmenko was silenced for the previous two games in Edmonton. He responded with the opening tally early in the second period Tuesday, but that was all the Kings could muster against Calvin Pickard in Game 5. Kuzmenko has three goals, three assists, 14 shots on net, five hits and a minus-3 rating over five playoff outings. He's earned four of his six points this postseason while on the power play.
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Kings' Andrei Kuzmenko: Goal, assist in win
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Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Oilers in Game 2.
Kuzmenko, Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar combined for four goals and 10 points in this contest. Through two playoff outings, Kuzmenko already has two goals, three assists, nine shots on net and a plus-2 rating. The 29-year-old has been an excellent fit on the Kings' top line and that looks to be continuing in the postseason, so he should be in consideration for DFS managers needing an offense-only option.
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Kings' Andrei Kuzmenko: Three points in series opener
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Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal and added two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 6-5 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Kuzmenko also added five shots, one hit and a plus-1 rating in this outing while leading the Kings in total points. The left winger finished the regular season on a tear with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) over his final 10 contests, and he seems to be translating that form into the playoffs. The Kings will certainly need him at his best if they want to get past the challenge of the Oilers.
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Kings' Andrei Kuzmenko: Keeps rolling Tuesday
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Kuzmenko logged an assist in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.
Kuzmenko is up to 10 points over eight outings in April. The 29-year-old was still able to get on the scoresheet even without Anze Kopitar (rest), who was out of the lineup. Those two forwards, along with Adrian Kempe, form a strong top line for the Kings, and they'll be leaned on heavily in the team's first-round matchup versus the Oilers. Kuzmenko has 37 points, 82 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 65 appearances between three teams this season, but he's been a perfect fit for the Kings.
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Kings' Andrei Kuzmenko: Gathers helper
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Kuzmenko notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over Utah.
Kuzmenko stayed hot when he set up an Adrian Kempe tally in the second period. Over the last three games, Kuzmenko has two goals, four assists and five shots on net. He's up to 10 points in 15 outings with the Kings, and he's got a total of 30 points, 77 shots on net and a minus-5 rating across 59 appearances across three organizations this season.
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Kings' Andrei Kuzmenko: Two-point effort in win
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Kuzmenko scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
Kuzmenko has five points over his last two contests. The winger is really clicking with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe on the top line -- the trio combined for three goals and six points in this win. For the season, Kuzmenko is up to 10 goals, 19 assists, 77 shots on net and a minus-5 rating over 58 appearances between three teams. He's earned nine of his points in just 14 outings as a King.
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Kings' Andrei Kuzmenko: Erupts for three points
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Kuzmenko scored a goal on four shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.
Kuzmenko helped out on goals by Trevor Moore and Adrian Kempe in the second period before scoring one of his own in the third. This outburst gave Kuzmenko three goals and four assists over his last six outings. He's really starting to click in a top-line role and should be considered in any fantasy format that focuses on offense. For the season, he's up to nine goals, 18 helpers, 76 shots on net and a minus-7 rating between the Kings, Flyers and Flames.
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Kings' Andrei Kuzmenko: Pockets power-play helper
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Kuzmenko logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
Kuzmenko looks to be settling in better with the Kings, earning four points, including two power-play helpers, over his last three games. The 29-year-old continues to see top-line usage at even strength. He's now at 24 points, 64 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 54 appearances between the Kings, Flyers and Flames in 2024-25.
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Flyers' Andrei Kuzmenko: Earns assist in team debut
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Kuzmenko logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.
Kuzmenko saw 18:53 of ice time in his Flyers debut and may be in line for a larger role with his new team than he was with the Flames. The 29-year-old winger has 16 points, 40 shots on net and a minus-8 rating over 38 appearances this season. If Kuzmenko sees top-six minutes regularly and doesn't clash with head coach John Tortorella too much, he could be an interesting offense-only addition in fantasy for the remainder of the season.
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Flyers' Andrei Kuzmenko: Ready to rock
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Kuzmenko (not injury related) is in Philadelphia and is slated to join the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Kuzmenko was dealt to Philadelphia from Calgary on Jan. 30 and had visa issues, as well as a canceled flight from Toronto due to snow Thursday. The 29-year-old had four goals, 11 assists and 39 shots on goal across 37 appearances for the Flames prior to the trade. Look for Jacob Gaucher to return to AHL Lehigh Valley, while Rodrigo Abols could also be sent down to the minors.
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Flyers' Andrei Kuzmenko: Remains out for Thursday's game
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Kuzmenko (not injury related) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Washington, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Kuzmenko was traded to the Flyers from the Flames last week, but he's been dealing with visa issues in recent days. Head coach John Tortorella said Thursday that Kuzmenko's paperwork is done, but the 29-year-old's flight from Toronto was canceled due to weather. Tortorella is optimistic that Kuzmenko will be available for Saturday's game against the Penguins.
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Flyers' Andrei Kuzmenko: Dealing with visa issues
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Kuzmenko (not injury related) won't be an option for Sunday's matchup versus Colorado, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Kuzmenko is not on the Flyers' roster yet due to visa issues. Philadelphia acquired the 28-year-old forward from Calgary on Thursday along with Jakob Pelletier as part of a four-player trade involving Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost. Pelletier is on the Flyers' roster, per the NHL media site. Kuzmenko has four goals, 15 points and 39 shots on net through 37 appearances this season.
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Flyers' Andrei Kuzmenko: Involved in four-player trade
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Kuzmenko was traded to the Flyers from the Flames on Thursday, along with Jakob Pelletier, a 2025 second-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, in exchange for Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
Kuzmenko is the oldest player in the deal at 28 years old. His Flames tenure lasted about a year -- he was dealt from Vancouver to Calgary on Jan. 31, 2024 -- and he earned 40 points over 66 games in the Flaming C. The likelihood that he comes anywhere near his first NHL campaign, a 39-goal, 74-point effort in 2022-23, is slim, especially in a defense-first system like Philadelphia's. Kuzmenko's noted lack of back-checking could also cause a rift with head coach John Tortorella. Still, Kuzmenko may make rookie phenom Matvei Michkov more comfortable -- the two played together with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL in 2021-22 before Kuzmenko made the jump to the NHL. They may even play on the same line together with the Flyers, which would be a welcome change for Kuzmenko, who has often been stuck in a bottom-six spot with the Flames this year when he's not in the press box.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Contributes power-play helper
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Kuzmenko notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals.
Kuzmenko has made the most of this stint in the lineup, racking up five points, including three on the power play, over his last five games. He had been scratched for three contests prior to this productive stretch, and the demotion of Rory Kerins on Monday bodes well for Kuzmenko getting a longer look in the lineup. For the season, Kuzmenko has four goals, 11 helpers, six power-play points, 39 shots on net and a minus-7 rating over 37 appearances.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Strikes on power play in win
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Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Jets.
Kuzmenko had been scratched for the previous three games and entered Saturday stuck in a six-game point drought. He's struggled to bounce back after a lower-body injury cost him time in December, though he wasn't exactly lighting up the scoresheet before that. The 28-year-old winger has been limited to 11 points, 32 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 33 appearances. For now, Kuzmenko is in competition with Walker Duehr for the last spot in the lineup.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Healthy scratch Saturday
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Kuzmenko (lower body) will be a healthy scratch in Saturday's game against San Jose, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Kuzmenko sat out the last four games due to a lower-body injury. He has a goal and 10 points in 28 appearances in 2024-25. Kuzmenko's next opportunity to return will come Sunday in Vegas.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Not playing Saturday
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Kuzmenko (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Chicago, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Kuzmenko will miss his fourth straight game. He has generated one goal, nine assists and 30 shots on net over 28 appearances this season. Following the Christmas break, Calgary returns to action against San Jose on Dec. 28.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Will remain out against Senators
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Kuzmenko (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game against the Senators, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Kuzmenko continues to deal with a lower-body injury, and he'll be unavailable for a third consecutive game. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action, but his next opportunity to do so will be Saturday against Chicago.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Set to miss out against Bruins
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Kuzmenko (lower body) is not expected to be in the lineup versus Boston on Tuesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Kuzmenko will be unavailable for his second consecutive contest due to his lower-body injury. Even once given the green light, the 28-year-old winger is far from a lock to crack the lineup considering he is mired in a 24-game goal drought during which he's managed only 24 shots.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Draws into lineup, grabs apple
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Kuzmenko notched an assist in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Stars.
Kuzmenko had been scratched in the previous two games, but he checked back in with Ryan Lomberg (personal) away from the team. The helper was Kuzmenko's first point since Nov. 11 -- he was originally credited with an assist Nov. 25, but it was later taken away. The winger now has 10 points, 30 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 26 outings, and it doesn't look like his place in the lineup is safe. Look for Kuzmenko to compete with Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr for playing time when the Flames have their full complement of forwards.
