Kuznetsov OK to play for Capitals

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to play Saturday after leaving the game Thursday in the third period with an injury.
Kuznetsov was hit in the head after a faceoff in a 4-3 win against the Minnesota Wild.
"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 Friday. "We expect him to take the morning skate tomorrow and play against the [Dallas] Stars later that night."

Kuznetsov is fifth in the NHL with 54 points (15 goals, 39 assists).