Kulikov missed Friday’s practice for an undisclosed reason and is listed as a game-time decision for this afternoon’s game against the Blues. Expect him to be in the lineup, but monitor his status as the Sabres hit the ice for warmups at 12:30p.m. ET.
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Kulikov has been out since December 27th, but returned to practice on Monday, which suggests that he could be back by the time the Sabres’ return from the All-Star break. Expect him to miss Tuesday and Thursday’s game before the break, but monitor his status as the week progresses just to be sure.
Kulikov has one assist in eight games since returning from a back injury, but will come out of the lineup tonight because of the same injury. Kulikov is listed as day-to-day and will be replaced by Cody Franson.
Kulikov has been out since November 9th because of an undisclosed injury, but look for him to get back into the lineup tonight vs. the Capitals. The first-year Sabre defenseman is still looking for his first point with his new team. He has picked up 10 penalty minutes and six shots in 12 game so far.
Kulikov has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury and it looks like he will miss his fourth straight game on Thursday. With Kulikov out, Justin Falk will remain in the lineup. Kulikov is day-to-day and could return over the weekend.
Kulikov has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury and he will miss his third consecutive game on Tuesday. Kulikov remains day-to-day, so monitor his status prior to Thursday’s contest vs. the Lightning.
Kulikov missed Thursday’s practice, Friday’s morning skate and will be replaced by Justin Falk in the lineup on Friday. There is no word on how serious the injury is, so consider Kulikov as day-to-day until more information is released.
Kulikov was banged up in Saturday’s game in Ottawa but he was on the ice for the Sabres’ morning skate and will be in the lineup in Boston. Kulikov, who is averaging 22:22 TOI, has not recorded a point and has just four shots on goal in 10 games this season.
Kulikov missed the Sabres’ season opener, but will be in the lineup when they take on the Oilers tonight. Kulikov will take Casey Nelson’s spot in the lineup and is expected to play on the third pairing with Cody Franson. The 25-year-old had one goal and 16 assists (17 points) in 74 games a season ago.
Kulikov missed the Sabres’ season opener on Thursday but was on the ice for practice on Friday and is encouraged that he will be able to play on Sunday. Kulikov was skating on the third pair with Cody Franson.
Kulikov had been practicing with the team leading up to tonight’s season opener, but his bruised tailbone has not healed enough for him to be in the lineup vs. Montreal. Casey Nelson will replace the offseason acquisition to start the year.
Kulikov missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to back in the lineup tonight in Columbus. Kulikov has just three assists in 17 games this season.
Kulikov will miss his second straight game and is expected to be out for at least two weeks and could be out for up to one month. With Kulikov out, Steve Kampfer will remain in the lineup.
Kulikov left Saturday’s game in Tampa Bay with a lower-body injury and it will force him to miss Monday’s rematch. Kulikov is expected to miss a few days and could miss up to a week, so look for Steve Kampfer to replace him.
Kulikov served his four-game suspension and will play tonight in Pittsburgh. The Panthers went 2-1-1 without Kulikov, but should benefit from having him back on the blue line tonight. He has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 49 games.
Kulikov was suspended for his low hit on Seguin on Friday. Seguin suffered a knee injury on the play and will miss 3-6 weeks. Kulikov already served one game of his suspension, so he will be eligible to return on Sunday in Pittsburgh.