Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has been banned from international play for four years after testing positive for cocaine while representing Russia at the World Championship in May.

The International Ice Hockey Federation says Kuznetsov failed a doping test taken on May 26, the same day Russia defeated the Czech Republic for a bronze medal in Slovakia. He was provisionally suspended on June 13, meaning his suspension will conclude on the same date in 2023.

If the NHL agrees to play at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, Kuznetsov will not be allowed to participate. But the suspension has no effect on his ability to play in the NHL.

Following the IIHF tournament, a video went viral of the 27-year-old sitting on a couch in front of a table with two lines of white powder. In a statement to Russian news outlet Sports Express, Kuznetsov denied any involvement with drugs and claimed the video was from the summer of 2018 in Las Vegas after the Capitals won the Stanley Cup. An NHL investigation cleared the Capitals center.

“Recently, the IIHF notified me that, due to a positive test for a banned substance, I would be suspended from international competition for four years,” Kuznetsov said in a statement released Friday. “I have made the decision to accept this penalty. Representing my country has always been so close to my heart and something I take so much pride in. Not being able to put that sweater on for four years is very hard to take. I have disappointed so many people that are important to me, including my family, teammates, and friends.”

According to a press release issued by the NHL, Kuznetsov has voluntarily entered the league’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program. Cocaine is not a banned substance in the NHL (unlike under IIHF rules) because it is not considered a performance-enhancing drug; as a “drug of abuse,” the NHL tests for it and can order intervention or treatment on a case-by-case basis.

“Mr. Kuznetsov has also agreed to an in-person meeting with Commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss his situation and review his conduct prior to the start of Training Camp preceding the 2019-20 season,” the league said in a statement. “We intend to reserve further comment on any additional actions that may or may not be taken with respect to today’s announcement (disciplinary or otherwise) pending the completion of the Commissioner’s meeting with Mr. Kuznetsov.”

Kuznetsov has helped Russia win two gold medals at the IIHF Worlds since 2012. He’s been among the Capitals’ top three point scorers in each of the last four seasons.