Saturday afternoon, NHL Public Relations announced that Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular season games due to inappropriate conduct, after he tested positive to cocaine over the summer. The commissioner’s determination was made after an in person meeting with Kuzy last Monday. After the release of the determination Kuzy talked to the media and said how sorry he was for the situation.
“I have decided to accept the NHL’s suspension today. I am once again sorry that I have disappointed my family, my teammates, and the Capitals organization and fans. I promise to do everything in my power to win you back with my actions both on and off the ice.