Kurashev scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-2 preseason win over the Blues.
Both of Kurashev's points came on the power play. He was alongside Connor Bedard in the contest, but that may not carry over into the regular season, as Kurashev has mostly played on the second line during the preseason. As a result, the 24-year-old Kurashev could take a step back offensively after racking up 18 goals and 54 points (19 on the power play) over 75 regular-season contests in 2023-24, primarily in a first-line role. The damage should be less noticeable if he keeps his spot on the top power-play unit.