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Evgeny Kuznetsov passes concussion evaluation and is expected to play Saturday

DALLAS – After exiting Thursday night’s game early because of an injury, Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to play Saturday against the Dallas Stars.

“During the end of the third period, Evgeny underwent and passed all tests pertaining to the league’s concussion protocol evaluation,” the Capitals said in a statement. “We expect him to take the morning skate tomorrow and play against the Stars later that night.”

It’s good news for a team that’s been hit with injuries at center. Kuznetsov got hurt on a faceoff in the third period against the Minnesota Wild, and after going to the locker room, did not return.