Dmitry Kulikov - NHL News & Rumors

Plucks apple in loss Kulikov registered an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Kulikov ended a seven-game slump when he helped out on an Anton Lundell tally. The 34-year-old Kulikov has handled top-four minutes for much of the season, and he's playing an even larger role with Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) out. Kulikov has produced nine points, 49 shots on net, 81 hits, 47 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 46 appearances, so his fantasy value is limited to deep formats with an emphasis on non-scoring production.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist in win Kulikov recorded an assist and two hits in Monday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kulikov ended a 10-game point drought with his helper on a Mackie Samoskevich goal in the first period. The 34-year-old Kulikov produced three assists, 20 PIM, 20 hits and 14 blocked shots over 13 outings in December while maintaining a spot on the second pairing. He's up to eight points, 41 shots on net, 62 hits, 37 blocks, 28 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 38 appearances. Kulikov is behind last year's pace in almost every category despite an increase of 3:03 of ice time per game (16:31 in 2023-24 compared to 19:34 this season).

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in overtime loss Kulikov registered an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Kulikov snapped a seven-game dry spell with the helper. That's his longest slump this season, as the 34-year-old defenseman has remained involved in the offense in a bottom-four role. He's now at six points, 26 shots on net, 42 hits, 23 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 26 appearances. Kulikov's offense is likely to be too limited to help most fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Saturday Kulikov scored a goal, took three shots and recorded two hits in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Jets.

Impact Kulikov has scored twice in his last four appearances, but fantasy managers shouldn't get overly excited with this. He's cracked the scoresheet just five times all season long, so Kulikov shouldn't have a lot of upside in standard leagues despite averaging 20:22 of ice time per game for one of the best teams in the league.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots for his 45th career shutout, Aleksander Barkov had a short-handed goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jet...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in shootout win Kulikov scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact Kulikov ended a four-game dry spell with his second-period tally. The defenseman is up to four points, 14 shots on net, 24 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 15 contests. He's filling a second-pairing role this season, but it comes with no power-play time, so don't expect him to do much more than the 20 points he produced over 76 regular-season outings in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win

Evan Rodrigues scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of the shootout, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped five shots in overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tkachuk, Bennett help Panthers rally to beat Islanders 6-3

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Sam Bennett got the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Florida Panthers rallied from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 6-3

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chips in with helper Kulikov notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kulikov picked up his second point of the campaign when he helped out on a Sam Bennett tally. The 33-year-old Kulikov has seven shots on net, 21 hits, six blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-1 rating through nine appearances. He's more of a shutdown defenseman and is paired with Niko Mikkola, who plays a similar game. Kulikov could be useful in banger leagues, but he doesn't offer much offense.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"He's the backbone of our team." | Tkachuk, Kulikov, Bob, Coach Maurice Postgame Reaction | 10.24.24

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores in Tuesday's win Kulikov scored a goal and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kulikov's goal was initially credited to Sam Reinhart, but the defenseman's shot got through cleanly to tie the game at 2-2 at 11:59 of the second period. Even in a seven-defenseman lineup, Kulikov was able to log 19:20 of ice time -- he's been above 18 minutes in four of the Panthers' first five games. The 33-year-old blueliner's goal was his first point of the season to go with three shots on net, seven hits and four blocked shots as he occupies a top-four role.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on an opening night dedicated to Johnny Gaudreau

Sam Reinhart had a goal and two assists, Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist as the Florida Panthers beat Columbus 4-3, spoiling a Blue Jackets’ home opener steeped in tributes...

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kulikov brings Stanley Cup to youth hockey players in Fort Lauderdale | Florida Panthers Veteran defenseman hopes to inspire young players with up-close look at trophy

AUGUST 26, 2024 • NHL.COM

Kulikov brings Stanley Cup to youth hockey players in Fort Lauderdale | NHL.com Veteran defenseman hopes to inspire young players with up-close look at trophy

AUGUST 25, 2024 • NHL.COM

Staying with Stanley Cup champs Kulikov penned a four-year, $4.6 million contract with the Panthers on Monday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

Impact Kulikov appears to be enjoying his second stint with Florida, having started his career with the club after being selected 14th overall in the 2009 NHL Draft. Considering the veteran blueliner hasn't recorded a power-play point since the 2016-17 campaign when he was with the Sabres, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting more than 20-25 points out of Kulikov this upcoming season.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist Monday Kulikov notched an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Oilers in Game 7.

Impact Kulikov's only two points in the playoffs were both assists, and they came in the last two games. The defenseman added 56 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while playing in a bottom-pairing role over 24 postseason appearances. The 33-year-old is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, one of three regulars on the Panthers' blue line that could hit the open market July 1.

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in loss Kulikov posted an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 6.

Impact The helper was Kulikov's first point since April 4, ending a 27-game dry spell that had covered all of the Panthers' postseason run. While his offense has been absence, the 33-year-old blueliner has racked up 55 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 23 playoff appearances. He's been a fixture in a third-line role, though that's not one that comes with much ice time given the talented defensemen on the Panthers' roster.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ekman-Larsson can win the Stanley Cup with Florida a year after being bought out by Vancouver

Oliver Ekman-Larsson has the chance to win the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers nearly a year since being bought out by the Vancouver Canucks

JUNE 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carrick fined maximum for slashing in Game 2 of Cup Final | NHL.com Oilers forward penalized $2,213.54 for actions against Panthers defenseman Kulikov

JUNE 11, 2024 • NHL.COM

Panthers Pounce On Senators With Two Quick Goals

APRIL 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Nick Suzuki Buries Goal Off Brutal Giveaway By Dmitry Kulikov

APRIL 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Finishes serving suspension Kulikov will be eligible to play Sunday against Philadelphia after serving his two-game suspension.

Impact Kulikov received a two-game ban for an illegal check to the head on Tampa Bay's Conor Sheary on March 16. The 33-year-old Kulikov has collected 16 assists, 61 shots on goal, 70 blocked shots and 121 hits in 64 contests this campaign. With Aaron Ekblad (lower body) unavailable and Gustav Forsling (illness) questionable for Sunday's matchup, Kulikov could replace Tobias Bjornfot in the lineup.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for 2 games for an illegal check

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for two games for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary

MARCH 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov banned two games for check to head The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov for two games Monday for an illegal check to the he...

MARCH 18, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Kulikov suspended 2 games for actions in Panthers game | NHL.com Defenseman disciplined for illegal check to head against Lightning forward Sheary

MARCH 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

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Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win

Tkachuk, Bennett help Panthers rally to beat Islanders 6-3

Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on an opening night dedicated to Johnny Gaudreau

Ekman-Larsson can win the Stanley Cup with Florida a year after being bought out by Vancouver

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for 2 games for an illegal check