Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Sun 3/24/24 8:24 AM

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

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Mon 3/18/24 5:39 PM

Kulikov was suspended for two games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday for an illegal check to the head on Tampa Bay's Conor Sheary during Saturday's contest.
EDGE Analysis
Kulikov will be eligible to return to the lineup Sunday against Philadelphia. He picked up a match penalty for the hit at the 3:38 mark of the second period in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning. Kulikov has generated 16 assists, 61 shots on goal, 70 blocked shots and 121 hits in 64 contests this campaign. Tobias Bjornfot will probably replace Kulikov in the lineup Thursday versus Nashville.

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Sun 3/17/24 5:20 PM

Kulikov will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday for an illegal check to the head against Tampa Bay's Conor Sheary on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Kulikov was assessed a match penalty for the hit at the 3:38 mark of the second period in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning. He has accumulated 16 assists, 59 PIM, 61 shots on goal, 70 blocked shots and 121 hits in 64 contests this campaign.

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Wed 1/17/24 11:09 AM

Kulikov (undisclosed) is good to return Wednesday versus Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Kulikov didn't play in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to Anaheim because of the injury. He has 10 assists in 39 contests in 2023-24. With Kulikov back, Josh Mahura might be a healthy scratch Wednesday.

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Mon 1/15/24 10:51 AM

Kulikov (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Anaheim, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Kulikov has accounted for 10 assists, 39 shots on goal, 50 blocked shots and 51 hits in 39 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Josh Mahura.

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Sun 1/14/24 1:52 PM

Kulikov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Monday against Anaheim, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear exactly what's ailing Kulikov, but the 33-year-old defenseman played just 13:49 minutes in a loss to the Devils on Saturday. Kulikov has 10 points, all assists, through 39 games in his return to the Panthers this season. Josh Mahura would likely slot into Florida's third pairing if Kulikov ultimately can't suit up.

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Fri 12/22/23 8:32 AM

Kulikov managed an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Kulikov's first run with the Panthers between 2010-15 resulted in him averaging more than 20 minutes of ice time per game, including action on the power play, but nowadays, he's on the third defensive pair and not tasked with doing anything on the man advantage. The 33-year-old has yet to score this season, though he does have nine helpers, 38 blocked shots and 41 hits.

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Sat 10/28/23 11:20 AM

Kulikov (illness) is expected to play Saturday against the Kraken, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kulikov was reported to be a game-time decision while battling an illness, though it appears he'll be good to go Saturday against Seattle. The 32-year-old blueliner has three assists in his first six games with Florida this season while averaging 20:13 of ice time.

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Fri 10/27/23 12:49 PM

Kulikov is dealing with an illness and will be a game-time decision against Seattle on Saturday, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kulikov is not exactly known as an offensive powerhouse -- he's reached the 20-point threshold just once in the last eight seasons -- but he's off to a strong start with three helpers in six games. If the blueliner is unable to play versus the Kraken, Mike Reilly could be in line to make his season debut for the Panthers.

Dmitry Kulikov
D FLA
Tue 10/17/23 2:49 PM

Kulikov registered an assist in a 4-3 victory over the Devils on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Kulikov has points in back-to-back games already this season, a feat he accomplished just once last year. While the 32-year-old defenseman could be thrust into a more offensively-minded role with both Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) and Brandon Montour (shoulder) out long-term, the fact is Kulikov has just one 20-plus point campaign in the last eight seasons and has never managed to get to the 30-point mark in his 15-year career.