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Viktor Kozlov
Viktor Kozlov
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NUMBER: 25
HEIGHT: 6' 4"
WEIGHT: 232
Shoots: Right
BIRTHDATE: Feb 14, 1975  (AGE 34)
BIRTHPLACE: Togliatti, Russia
DRAFTED: SJS / 1993 NHL Entry Draft
ROUND: 1st  (6th overall)

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Russian defenseman patterns his play after Green
PUBLISHED November 13, 2009 ... The Washington Capitals have had a number of high-caliber Russian stars the last few seasons, including Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Sergei Fedorov and Viktor Kozlov. But for one young Russian prospect, he found a kinship with a player from a non-Russian in a country in which he one day hopes to ply his own world-class skills. When Nikita Zaytsev, a promising defenseman who could hear ... READ STORY ›
Score: 1.1087815
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Added importance to 2009 Karjala Cup
PUBLISHED November 4, 2009 ... ) and Ilya Nikulin (Ak Bars Kazan). Up front, the Russians boast the likes of Salavat Yulaev teammates Alexander Radulov and Viktor Kozlov, while Salavat Yulaev goaltender Alexander Eremenko is likely to man the nets. The Finnish blue line will be led by former NHL players Lasse Kukkonen (Avangard Omsk, KHL) and Ossi Vaananen (Dynamo Minsk, KHL), along with Janne Niskala (Frolunda HC Indians Gothenburg ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383
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Khabibulin added to list of Russian Olympic hopefuls
PUBLISHED November 2, 2009 ... ), Viktor Kozlov (Salavat, KHL), Nikolai Kulemin (Toronto, NHL), Anton Kuryanov (Omsk, KHL), Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh, NHL), Alexei Mikhnov (Yaroslavl, KHL), Alexei Morozov (Kazan, KHL), Sergei Mozyakin (Mytishchi, KHL), Ivan Nepryayev (Dynamo Moscow, KHL), Alexander Ovechkin (Washington, NHL), Alexander Perezhogin (Salavat, KHL), Alexander Radulov (Salavat, KHL), Maxim Rybin (St. Petersburg, KHL), Oleg ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.9239846
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Olympic Countdown: Russia's boys of summer
PUBLISHED August 3, 2009 ... Yaroslavl), Anton Volchenkov (Ottawa), Alexei Zhitnik (Dynamo Moscow), Sergei Zubov (SKA St. Petersburg) Forwards (19): Maxim Afinogenov (free agent), Evgeny Artyukhin (Tampa Bay), Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit), Sergei Fedorov (Metallurg Magnitogorsk), Alexander Frolov (Los Angeles), Konstantin Gorovikov (SKA St. Petersburg), Ilya Kovalchuk (Atlanta), Alexei Kovalev (Ottawa), Viktor Kozlov (Salavat Yulayev Ufa ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.6467892
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Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
PUBLISHED July 2, 2009 ... , $7.5 million. The Capitals filled the void created by Viktor Kozlov's departure for Russia, by signing former Philadelphia Flyers forward Mike Knuble to a two-year deal worth $5.6 million. He can take Kozlov's spot on the wing alongside star forward Alex Ovechkin and center Nicklas Backstrom. "I know what I do well," Knuble said. "I complement players. I've been able to be successful and they ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.3233946
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Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
PUBLISHED July 1, 2009 ... . The Capitals filled the void created by Viktor Kozlov's departure for Russia, by signing former Philadelphia Flyers forward Mike Knuble to a two-year deal worth $5.6 million. He can take Kozlov's spot on the wing alongside star forward Alex Ovechkin and center Nicklas Backstrom. "I know what I do well," Knuble said. "I complement players. I've been able to be successful and they've been able ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.3233946
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Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
PUBLISHED July 1, 2009 ... .475 million. But forward Mike Rupp left the Devils and agreed to a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Penguins. - Forward Steve Sullivan re-signed with Nashville for two years, $7.5 million. The Capitals filled the void created by Viktor Kozlov's departure for Russia, by signing former Philadelphia Flyers forward Mike Knuble to a two-year deal worth $5.6 million. He can take Kozlov's spot ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383
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Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
PUBLISHED July 1, 2009 ... -signed with the Carolina Hurricanes for two years, $5.8 million. - Defenseman Andy Greene stayed with the New Jersey Devils, signing a two-year contract worth $1.475 million. But forward Mike Rupp left the Devils and agreed to a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Penguins. - Forward Steve Sullivan re-signed with Nashville for two years, $7.5 million. The Capitals filled the void created by Viktor Kozlov ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383
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Capitals sign RW Knuble to free-agent contract
PUBLISHED July 1, 2009 ... will replace Viktor Kozlov, who signed with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League last month, as a first-line forward alongside left wing Ovechkin and center Nicklas Backstrom. "What we did is replace a 13-goal scorer (in Kozlov) with a 27-goal scorer - and the team is better as a result," McPhee said. In 13 seasons with Detroit, the New York Rangers, Boston and Philadelphia, Knuble has 215 ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.5543907
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Capitals sign winger Knuble to free-agent contract worth US$5.6 million
PUBLISHED July 1, 2009 ... there." Knuble will replace Viktor Kozlov, who signed with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League last month, as a first-line forward alongside left wing Ovechkin and centre Nicklas Backstrom. "What we did is replace a 13-goal scorer (in Kozlov) with a 27-goal scorer - and the team is better as a result," McPhee said. In 13 seasons with Detroit, the New York Rangers, Boston ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.5543907
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Capitals sign RW Knuble to free-agent contract
PUBLISHED July 1, 2009 ... Viktor Kozlov, who signed with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League last month, as a first-line forward alongside left wing Alex Ovechkin and center Nicklas Backstrom. In 13 seasons with Detroit, the New York Rangers, Boston and Philadelphia, Knuble has 215 goals and 214 assists in 820 games. ... READ STORY ›
Score: 1.1087815
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NHL Free Agents
PUBLISHED July 1, 2009 ... Krog, Jason LaBarbera, Mattias Ohlund, Michel Ouellet, Taylor Pyatt, Curtis Sanford, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Mats Sundin, Ossi Vaananen. WASHINGTON - Donald Brashear, Jakub Cutta, Sergei Fedorov, Alexandre Giroux, Bryan Helmer, Brent Johnson, Viktor Kozlov, Graham Mink. The following players qualify for unrestricted free agency, having met the requirements for Group 6 free agency. These players ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.27719536
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David Steckel's goal wins it 5-4 for Capitals in OT against Pens
PUBLISHED May 12, 2009 ... . "They're incredible, both of them, and Malkin is just as incredible," Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said. "They play at a level other people can't attain." Viktor Kozlov scored twice for the Capitals in the fourth game in six nights, all of them tight and tense. All but one has been decided by one goal. "There was a lot of talk before the series started, and it's everything it was made up ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383
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David Steckel's goal wins it 5-4 for Capitals in OT against Pens
PUBLISHED May 12, 2009 ... . "They're incredible, both of them, and Malkin is just as incredible," Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said. "They play at a level other people can't attain." Viktor Kozlov scored twice for the Capitals in the fourth game in six nights, all of them tight and tense. All but one has been decided by one goal. "There was a lot of talk before the series started, and it's everything it was made up ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383
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David Steckel's goal wins it 5-4 for Capitals in OT against Pens
PUBLISHED May 12, 2009 ... . "They're incredible, both of them, and Malkin is just as incredible," Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said. "They play at a level other people can't attain." Viktor Kozlov scored twice for the Capitals in the fourth game in six nights, all of them tight and tense. All but one has been decided by one goal. "There was a lot of talk before the series started, and it's everything it was made up ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383
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David Steckel's goal wins it 5-4 for Capitals in overtime over Pens
PUBLISHED May 11, 2009 ... of Washington's first 15 goals in the series, didn't get a goal but had three assists and has 13 points in six games. Crosby has 10, including six goals. Viktor Kozlov scored twice for the Capitals to make certain an exhausting, competitive series will go the limit. There's been no rest for the weary, either, as Monday's game was the fourth in six nights - all of them tight and tense. All but one game ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.6467892
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Ovechkin, Crosby both score 3; but Capitals beat Penguins 4-3
PUBLISHED May 5, 2009 ... and third periods, with fewer penalties and more goals. The Capitals tied the game early in the second on a Russian right-to-middle-to-left sequence. Sergei Fedorov spun and fed Viktor Kozlov, who moved the puck over to Ovechkin, who one-timed his shot from the left circle. The Penguins grabbed the lead back when Crosby, again perched next to the crease, got his stick to a multi-deflected pass ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383
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In third period: Crosby 2, Ovie 1, but tie score
PUBLISHED May 4, 2009 ... was the only score of a high-flying, entertaining first period. But just more than two minutes into the second period, Crosby's rival and star opposite, Alex Ovechkin, answered with his own superstar score. Sergei Fedorov started the play, passing to Viktor Kozlov, who found a wide-open Ovechkin at the center of the left-side faceoff circle. Ovechkin banged it home to set off a raucous home crowd ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.5543907
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Crosby and Ovie trade goals, near-misses
PUBLISHED May 4, 2009 ... ' run to the Stanley Cup Final. Crosby's goal was the only score of a high-flying, entertaining first period. But just more than two minutes into the second period, Crosby's rival and star opposite, Alex Ovechkin, answered with his own superstar score. Sergei Fedorov started the play, passing to Viktor Kozlov, who found a wide-open Ovechkin at the center of the left-side faceoff circle. Ovechkin ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.6467892
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Crosby looking to keep his focus
PUBLISHED May 1, 2009 ... Ovie in the eye of the storm ARLINGTON, Va. -- After taking Thursday off and working with his personal trainer, Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex Friday, working with linemates Sergei Fedorov and Viktor Kozlov on breakout and shooting drills. It was one final preparation before Contact Adam Kimelman at akimelman@nhl.com. ... READ STORY ›
Score: 1.4783753
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League's giants go head-to-head in round 2
PUBLISHED April 29, 2009 ... Steckel and Matt Bradley together in Game 5 against New York. Bradley had two goals in Game 5 and Steckel had a pair of assists in Game 6. They were broken up in Game 7. Sergei Fedorov, he of Game 7 fame, and Viktor Kozlov can't be forgotten either. Captain Chris Clark being healthy is a big boost. The tandem of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were great early and late in the first-round defeat ... READ STORY ›
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Cap-sized: Washington forces Game 7 versus Rangers with 5-3 win
PUBLISHED April 26, 2009 ... on Milan Jurcina's first NHL playoff goal 7:09 into the game, and fellow defencemen Mike Green and Poti staked Washington to a 3-1 edge before the first period ended. Viktor Kozlov and Ovechkin pushed the advantage to four goals in the second and chased Lundqvist. That made for another easy game for rookie Simeon Varlamov, who finished with 29 saves. For the second straight year, Washington has ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.4619923
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Capitals keeping the faith despite deficit
PUBLISHED April 19, 2009 ... round series. Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Viktor Kozlov, Sergei Fedorov, Alexander Semin, Mike Green and Tom Poti did not skate in Sunday's optional practice. Contact Dan Rosen at drosen@nhl.com ... READ STORY ›
Score: 1.1087815
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Rangers beat Varlamov, Capitals 1-0 in Game 2 of playoff series
PUBLISHED April 18, 2009 ... in the third period, Varlamov wound up on his stomach and then his back while protecting the net and keeping it a one-goal game. Lundqvist gave up rebounds, but the Capitals just never seemed to be in the right place at the right time to convert. One good chance was wasted in the first period, when Lundqvist blocked a shot by Ovechkin, and the puck squirted right to Viktor Kozlov, who shot wide ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383
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Capitals contemplate possible goalie change for second game versus Rangers
PUBLISHED April 16, 2009 ... they were coming at us pretty hard." The Rangers were on their heels early. Girardi took a penalty 18 seconds into the game, and the Capitals outshot New York 14-4 in a scoreless first period. Girardi and Staal were also on the ice when Viktor Kozlov scored Washington's only even-strength goal late in the second. "We can't allow Kozlov to go though our (defence) and tap that one in," Tortorella ... READ STORY ›
Score: 0.36959383

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