Kuznetsov snapped a four-game pointless streak with an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.

Kuznetsov recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Senators.

Kuznetsov scored his seventh goal of the season in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Kuznetsov (personal) will make his Hurricanes debut Saturday against New Jersey, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Kuznetsov was traded to Carolina from Washington in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick Friday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports. The Capitals will retain 50 percent of Kuznetzov's $7.8 million annual salary.

Kuznetsov (personal) was put on waivers Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Kuznetsov (personal) was cleared to practice Saturday by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Kuznetsov (personal) entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday.

Kuznetsov (personal) did not take part in Monday's practice, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Kuznetsov notched two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.