Brett Kulak
D EDM
Fri 4/19/24 2:12 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Tue 4/16/24 1:39 AM

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

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Sat 4/6/24 12:29 AM

Kulak provided an assist and two PIM in Friday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Despite the lopsided score, Kulak also managed to go minus-1. The helper was his first point in 11 contests. The 30-year-old defenseman has 14 points, 80 shots on net, 67 hits, 73 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 75 outings overall, offering minimal fantasy upside from his third-pairing role.

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Mon 4/1/24 1:48 PM

Kulak (head) will be in the lineup versus the Blues on Monday, per NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Kulak has managed just one point in his last 13 games while recording 19 blocked shots and 14 hits. Given his limited offensive upside, the defenseman shouldn't be expected to offer much in fantasy formats outside of defensive stats. With Kulak and Cody Ceci (illness) back in the lineup, Troy Stecher is line to be a healthy scratch.

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Sat 3/30/24 7:14 PM

Kulak (head) will be evaluated for an injury, but he is expected to travel with the Oilers on their upcoming two-game road trip, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kulak was limited to 49 seconds of ice time Saturday after taking a puck to the head on his first shift. The 30-year-old defenseman is not believed to have suffered a significant injury -- it's likely his absence from the remainder of the game was precautionary, given the Oilers established a large lead after the first period. An update on Kulak's status should come before Monday's game versus the Blues.

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Thu 3/14/24 1:02 PM

Kulak recorded an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Kulak snapped a four-game point drought with the helper. The 30-year-old defenseman has 13 points over 64 contests this season, with four of those points coming over seven games in March. He's added 72 shots on net, 56 hits, 59 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating on the year while filling a third-pairing role that's produced little fantasy impact.

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Mon 3/4/24 1:10 AM

Kulak produced a pair of assists, two shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Kulak helped out on tallies by Ryan McLeod and Cody Ceci in a span of 23 seconds late in the second period. This was Kulak's first multi-point effort since Feb. 25, 2023 versus the Blue Jackets. The 30-year-old defenseman is rarely a big scoring threat, but he has seven points over 14 outings since the All-Star break. The blueliner is at 12 points, 65 shots on net, 51 hits, 53 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 59 appearances on the year.

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Sun 3/3/24 12:54 PM

Kulak scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
This was Kulak's first game-winner since the 2018-19 campaign. The defenseman snapped a four-game point drought with his third-period tally. He was moderately productive with four assists over 12 games in February, but his spot on the third pairing isn't one that tends to lead to much offense. Kulak has 10 points, 63 shots on net, 52 blocked shots, 47 hits and a plus-6 rating over 58 appearances.

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Thu 2/22/24 3:51 AM

Kulak notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Kulak has four assists over eight games in February, a strong run of offense by his standards. He saw just 12:56 of ice time Wednesday, his lowest total since Jan. 16. The 30-year-old blueliner is firmly on the third pairing for the Oilers and likely won't move up as long as the team is healthy. He's earned nine points, 55 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 41 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 53 appearances.

Brett Kulak
D EDM
Tue 2/20/24 3:13 AM

Kulak notched an assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Kulak has three helpers over his last six outings, making February his most productive month of the campaign. The 30-year-old has earned just eight points through 52 contests while serving as a defensive presence on the third pairing. He's added 53 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 41 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-4 rating. Kulak's lack of a standout statistic makes him a no-go in the vast majority of fantasy formats.