Kuzmenko registered an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.
Kuzmenko was one of the Flames' top players in April with seven goals and six assists over nine contests. The 28-year-old winger had more points in 29 games with the Flames (25) than he had in 43 contests with the Canucks (21) prior to a midseason trade. He added 121 shots on net and a minus-9 rating this season. Kuzmenko's offense can be streaky, but he could be a top-six fit for the Flames heading into 2024-25.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Goal, assist in win
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Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Coyotes.
Kuzmenko continues to surge late in the season. He has seven multi-point efforts over the last nine contests, earning nine goals and seven assists -- including nine power-play points -- in that span. The winger is up to 24 points over 27 games as a Flame after he was limited to 21 points in 43 contests with the Canucks to begin the year.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Hat trick in Friday's win
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Kuzmenko scored three goals, including two on the power play, in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.
Kuzmenko put the Flames ahead 3-0 in the second period and added a couple of insurance tallies in the third after the Ducks made a comeback push. This is Kuzmenko's second career hat trick, both of which have come at Anaheim's expense. He's surged late in the season with eight goals and six helpers over his last eight contests, giving him 21 tallies, 43 points, 114 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 69 outings overall.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Extends point streak to six games
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Kuzmenko scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Sharks.
Kuzmenko's pair of points came on the power play, including the game-winning goal at 2:58 of overtime. This was his fifth multi-point effort during his six-game point streak. The 28-year-old winger has been streaky during his time with the Flames, but he's showing his upside in the later weeks of the season. Overall, he has 18 goals, 22 helpers, 108 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 67 contests between Calgary and Vancouver this season.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Stays hot in loss
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Kuzmenko recorded two power-play assists and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.
Kuzmenko has four multi-point efforts during his five-game point streak, a span that has seen him earn four goals and five helpers. The 28-year-old winger is surging late in the campaign, though he's been known to have streaky offense. For the season, he's at 38 points, 104 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 66 appearances between the Flames and the Canucks.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: On four-game point streak
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Kuzmenko notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.
Kuzmenko has been the Flames' hottest forward recently, earning four goals and three assists over his last four games. The 28-year-old winger is up to 36 points, 104 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 65 contests between the Flames and the Canucks this year. As long as his offense stays warm, Kuzmenko should see top-six minutes and ample power-play time down the stretch.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Pots two goals in loss
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Kuzmenko scored twice on three shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks.
Kuzmenko earned his third straight multi-point effort, but most of the rest of the Flames didn't do much on offense. The winger has four goals and two helpers over his last three outings following a six-game slump. He's up to 17 tallies, 35 points, 100 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 64 appearances between the Flames and the Canucks this season.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Dishes pair of helpers
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Kuzmenko notched two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
Kuzmenko set up Nazem Kadri on the power play and Martin Pospisil at even strength in the first period. The 28-year-old Kuzmenko remains streaky -- he has four points over his last two games, but he went six contests without a point prior to that. The winger is at 33 points, 97 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 63 appearances between the Flames and the Canucks this season.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Two goals in defeat
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Kuzmenko tallied a pair of goals in Thursday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis.
Kuzmenko got the Flames on the board in the first period, forcing a turnover before beating Jordan Binnington with a wrister. Kuzmenko would add another goal late in the second, deflecting a Nazem Kadri shot to tie the game 3-3. Kuzmenko had gone six games without a point prior to Thursday despite maintaining a top-line role in Calgary. The 28-year-old Kuzmenko is up to 10 goals and 31 points across 62 games between the Flames and Canucks this season.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Returns to lineup
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Kuzmenko had one shot on net in 12:26 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
After missing the last two games with an upper-body injury, Kuzmenko returned to his regular spot on the third line centered by Yegor Sharangovich. Kuzmenko remains a player to watch, especially in deeper leagues. His offensive talent is undeniable, but his role with Calgary is still uncertain. Consider him a boom-or-bust option for now, with the potential to become a solid fantasy contributor in the future if he thrives in his new environment.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Ready to return Saturday
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Kuzmenko (upper body) is set to play Saturday versus Minnesota, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Kuzmenko missed Calgary's previous two contests. He has 13 goals and 29 points in 56 outings in 2023-24. Kuzmenko is projected to serve on the third line alongside Dryden Hunt and Yegor Sharangovich on Saturday. Walker Duehr is expected to be a healthy scratch due to Kuzmenko's return.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Remains out Thursday
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Kuzmenko (upper body) isn't available to play Thursday versus Vegas, per the NHL media site.
Kuzmenko has 13 goals and 29 points in 56 contests in 2023-24. This will be his second straight absence due to the injury. After Kuzmenko recovers, Walker Duehr might exit the lineup as a healthy scratch.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Late scratch Tuesday
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Kuzmenko (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche.
Kuzmenko was a late scratch for Tuesday's game -- he was able to participate in warmups but was announced as out just before the start of the contest. Nikita Okhotyuk, a defenseman, will enter the lineup due to Kuzmenko being sidelined.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Supplies power-play helper
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Kuzmenko notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Panthers.
Kuzmenko helped out on a Yegor Sharangovich tally in the second period. With four points over his last three games, Kuzmenko has found a little consistency on offense. The 28-year-old winger is up to 29 points, 84 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 55 contests between the Flames and the Canucks this season. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Offers assist in win
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Kuzmenko posted an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Lightning.
Kuzmenko set up Jakob Pelletier for the Flames' fourth goal, which stood as the game-winner. The helper was Kuzmenko's third point in the last two games. The 28-year-old winger is up to seven points over 11 contests with the Flames and 28 points through 54 appearances this season when accounting for his time with the Canucks.
Kuzmenko scored two goals, including one on the power play, on seven shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Kuzmenko put together a motivated performance after seeing bottom-six minutes in his last three outings. The 28-year-old winger was back in a top-six role Monday and looked the part. Kuzmenko has five goals and an assist over 10 games since he was traded from the Canucks. For the season, he's produced 13 tallies, 27 points, 83 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 53 appearances.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Playing Saturday
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Per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, Kuzmenko (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh.
Kuzmenko has moved down to a bottom-six role, as he has struggled with the Flames of late. He has only one assist in his past three appearances. Kuzmenko has three goals and an assist in eight games with Calgary after picking up eight goals and 21 points in 43 appearances with the Canucks. He will replace Walker Duehr in Saturday's lineup.
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Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko: Practices Wednesday
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Kuzmenko (illness) participated in Wednesday's practice, but he didn't have his own spot in line rushes.
Kuzmenko instead alternated with Jakob Pelletier on the fourth line, which suggests Kuzmenko might not be quite ready to return. However, the Flames won't play again until Saturday versus Pittsburgh, so there is still time for the 28-year-old forward to get back to 100 percent before that contest. If Kuzmenko is available Saturday, then Pelletier might be a healthy scratch.
