BRETT KULAK NEWS

Montreal and Edmonton meet in non-conference matchup

The Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers hit the ice in a non-conference matchup

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pockets helper Thursday Kulak notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Kulak picked up his fourth point in the last four games when he set up Darnell Nurse's second-period tally. While Kulak was listed on the third pairing Thursday, he saw 21:54 of ice time as one of the Oilers' top-four blueliners by usage with the team dressing seven defensemen. Kulak is up to seven points, 23 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 17 contests this season. Despite his recent success, the 30-year-old has limited scoring upside, and thus only makes sense for fantasy managers in deeper formats.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns two points Saturday Kulak scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Kulak has scored in back-to-back games following a slump over the previous eight contests. The 30-year-old defenseman remains listed on the third pairing, but he's seeing usage in line with a second-pairing blueliner. For the season, he's at four goals, two assists, 21 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 15 appearances. That's still likely too little production for most fantasy managers, though he has some appeal in deep formats.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-3 win over Canucks

Connor Brown scored twice, Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-3

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is #5 defender Brett Kulak capable of a top-4 role? Oilers coaches respond, why not both? Is Is #5 defender Brett Kulak capable of a top-4 role? Oilers coaches respond, why not both?

NOVEMBER 8 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Tallies in Wednesday's loss Kulak scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Kulak hadn't gotten on the scoresheet since his two-goal game Oct. 17 versus the Predators. The 30-year-old defenseman tied the game at 1-1 with his second-period tally. He's up to three goals, one assist, 19 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, five hits and a minus-2 rating over 14 appearances. He's exceeded 20 minutes of ice time in five of the last seven games, so it appears Kulak is gaining trust with head coach Kris Knoblauch.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hanafin scores 2 as Golden Knights rally to beat Oilers 4-2 in McDavid's return

Noah Hanifin scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2, spoiling Connor McDavid’s return to the lineup

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edmonton visits Dallas after Kulak's 2-goal game

The Edmonton Oilers visit the Dallas Stars after Brett Kulak scored two goals in the Oilers' 4-2 win against the Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surprise two-goal man in win Kulak scored two goals and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Kulak tied the game at 1-1 late in the first period and then added an empty-netter to seal the win in the third. Considering he hasn't scored more than six goals in any of his NHL seasons, a two-goal game is a rarity for the 30-year-old defenseman. He's up to three points, nine shots on net, six blocked shots and two PIM through five appearances in a third-pairing role this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kulak scores twice and McDavid gets first goal of season as Oilers beat Predators 4-2

Brett Kulak scored twice and Connor McDavid added his first goal of the season to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the reeling Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up assist Tuesday Kulak notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Kulak got on the scoresheet with a secondary helper on an Adam Henrique goal in the second period. The 30-year-old Kulak remains a fixture on the Oilers' third pairing. He has provided seven shots on net, one hit, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating, while his assist Tuesday was his first point through four contests.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

BLOG: Nuge, Hyman nearing milestones as Kulak hits 500 NHL games | Edmonton Oilers Brett Kulak will play in his 500th NHL game on Saturday against the Blackhawks while forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins & Zach Hyman each need one...

OCTOBER 12 • NHL.COM

POST-RAW | Brett Kulak 09.25.24 | Edmonton Oilers Brett speaks following Edmonton's 6-1 loss to Winnipeg

SEPTEMBER 26 • NHL.COM

RAW | Brett Kulak 09.21.24 | Edmonton Oilers Brett chats with the media in Edmonton following a morning training camp skate on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • NHL.COM

Pockets helper Friday Kulak recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

Impact Kulak has a helper in three of the last four games. The defenseman has been a surprising source of depth offense with eight points through 24 playoff contests after he logged just 16 points in 82 regular-season outings. He's added 45 blocks, 22 hits, 14 PIM, 21 shots on net and a minus-1 rating this postseason while skating on the third pairing.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist in Game 3 Kulak provided an assist, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 3.

Impact The helper ended a seven-game slump for Kulak. The defenseman has earned six points, 18 shots on net, 20 hits, 42 blocked shots, 12 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 21 playoff appearances. Kulak remains in a third-pairing role and isn't overly physical, but he's been steady for an Oilers defense that has turned tumultuous in the Stanley Cup Finals.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Numbers of note going into the Stanley Cup Final between Florida and Edmonton

Edmonton has already played 100 games this season, while Florida has played 99

JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributes assist in Game 1 win Kulak recorded an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Kulak has a helper in three of the last four games to provide some depth offense from the third defensive pairing. The 30-year-old is up to five points, 10 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, 18 hits and a plus-3 rating through 13 playoff appearances. While he won't see big minutes or power-play time, Kulak is a steady blueliner who can keep things under control in his own zone.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Kulak notched an assist in Monday's 3-2 win over the Canucks in Game 7.

Impact Kulak has a helper in two of the last three contests. The 30-year-old set up defense partner Cody Ceci's tally in the second period of Game 7. Kulak is up to four points, eight shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 17 hits and a plus-3 rating through 12 playoff appearances while filling a third-pairing role.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Regsiters helper Thursday Kulak produced an assist, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 5.

Impact Kulak is up to three points over 10 playoff contests after helping out on a Mattias Janmark tally in the first period. The 30-year-old Kulak has provided steady defense from a third-pairing role, adding 17 blocked shots, 13 hits and a plus-1 rating. He's a staple in the lineup, but he rarely contributes much in the way of fantasy-relevant production.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in loss Kulak scored a goal and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 2.

Impact Kulak got the Oilers on the board in the first period after a slow start. The 30-year-old defenseman hadn't scored since March 2, earning just six assists over 25 contests between tallies. Kulak's spot in the lineup appears safe, but he's limited to a third-pairing role after posting 16 points, 94 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and 77 hits over 82 regular-season games.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Thursday Kulak notched an assist, three shots on goal, four blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact A heavily rotated Oilers team stood no chance against the full force of the Avalanche's lineup. Kulak saw a season-high 20:49 of ice time in the contest, but he'll likely be back in his familiar third-pairing role for the start of the playoffs. The Oilers begin their first-round series against the Kings on Monday. Kulak concludes the regular season with 16 points, 94 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and 77 hits over 82 appearances.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Monday Kulak posted an assist and two hits in Monday's 9-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Kulak has two helpers over his last six games. The 30-year-old defenseman doesn't tend to chip in much offense from a third-pairing role, which has occasionally led to him seeing limited minutes as well. He's produced 15 points, 88 shots on net, 83 blocked shots, 71 hits and a plus-3 rating over 80 appearances this season.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE