Capitals C Evgeny Kuznetsov enters player assistance program

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Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday.

Kuznetsov will be out indefinitely as he receives care from the program.

The program was developed to help players and their families with struggles pertaining to mental health, substance abuse and related issues.

Kuznetsov, 31, has played his entire 11-year NHL career in