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Evgeny Kuznetsov sets up Capitals goal with terrific backhand saucer pass

Good luck trying this at home, kids.

by Patrick Iversen
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

In just a few short years in the NHL, Washington Capitals winger Evgeny Kuznetsov has established himself as an elite playmaker.

Don't believe me? Here's even more proof. With the Capitals already up 2-0 on the Vancouver Canucks, Kuznetsov worked with teammate Andre Burakovsky along the end boards in the offensive zone. Kuznetsov received the puck and immediately faked everyone out with a backhand saucer pass to Tom Wilson for the goal.

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Here’s another look:

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Yeesh. That was Kuznetsov’s second point of the night and his 40th of the season.

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