Being a professional athlete comes with many challenges, both physical and mental, and with that in mind, the NHLPA's Player Assistance Program has stepped in to help many players over the years.
It's unclear why Kuznetsov has needed this help, as the program often keeps the reasons confidential to protect the players privacy, certainly understandably so. In 43 games this year, Kuznetsov has tallied 6 goals and 17 points, and has been a solid veteran contributor for Washington, so we wish him the best in getting back on the ice as soon as possible.
