Kulikov left Sunday's game vs. the Rangers with a lower-body injury and did not return. Head coach Mike Sullivan did not have an update on his status, so consider him questionable to play Tuesday vs. the Canadiens.
Kulikov's numbers took an expected dip in Anaheim this season, as he's been relied on to eat heavy minutes on one of the worst teams in the NHL. He registered three goals and 12 assists and was a minus 15 in 61 games for the Ducks this season. Kulikov will welcome the change of scenery, and he's been a useful defenseman for more competitive teams in the past. He picked up 24 points and was a plus 23 for the Wild last season.
Kulikov has three goals, 12 assists, 80 SOG, 30 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 61 games with Anaheim but will be held out of the lineup for the first time Wednesday due to trade-related reasons.
Alex Goligoski replacing Kulikov is the only lineup change that the Wild will make for Game 2 vs. the Blues. Kulikov was a minus-2 with one shot and one hit in 15:50 TOI in the 4-0 loss in Game 1.
Kulikov will replace Jon Merrill on the Wild blueline after sitting out on Thursday. Kulikov has scored four goals with 15 assists (19 points) in 60 games this season.
Kulikov was missing from Friday's practice and will not play Saturday against Vancouver. Kulikov, who is expected to be ready for the playoffs, will be replaced by William Lagesson in the lineup on Saturday.
Kulikov has cleared COVID-19 protocol and is eligible to make his Oilers' debut on Monday. Kulikov, who has just two assists in 38 games this season, is expected to replace Kris Russell and skate on the second pair with Adam Larsson.
Kulikov provides almost nothing offensively but is a solid shutdown defenseman who can slot onto the Oilers' second pairing. The 6-foot-1, 204 lbs. Russian will likely replace Kris Russell in the top-4 and skate with Adam Larsson.
Kulikov had two goals and eight assists (10 points) in 51 game with the Jets last season. Kulikov topped 100 huts for the sixth time in his 11-year career and will bring a physical element to the Devils blueline. His one-year deal buys Ty Smith an extra year of development before he likely becomes a full-time NHLer in 2022.
Kulikov has been out since November 29th but will likely replace Sami Niku or Anthony Bitetto on the third pair on Thursday. He has one goal and three assists in 25 games this season.
Kulikov is expected to be out until the All-Star break, so his move to IR is simply a formality to open up a roster spot. The Jets used that roster spot to claim Nick Shore off of waivers from the Maple Leafs.
Kulikov was hurt last Friday in Anaheim and will miss at least 7-8 weeks with an upper-body injury. With Kulikov out, Anthony Bitetto/Carl Dahlstrom is expected to remain in the Jets lineup moving forward.
Kulikov was forced to leave Friday's game early with an upper-body injury and will not play in Los Angeles. With Kulikov out, Carl Dahlstrom will draw back into the Jets' lineup.
Kulikov missed Tuesday’s game in Pittsburgh but is expected to replace Sami Niku in the lineup on Thursday. Kulikov has one goal and one assist while averaging 20:18 TOI/gm in three games this season.
