Kulikov scored a goal, added two PIM, logged three hits and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has a point in each of the last two contests since he put an end to his 11-game point drought. The 34-year-old blueliner has a chance to see his importance in shutdown situations rise, as Aaron Ekblad (suspension) is out until the third game of the postseason. Kulikov is up to 13 points, 62 shots on net, 107 hits, 68 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 65 appearances, so he won't be a replacement for the offense lost from Ekblad's absence.

Kulikov notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov snapped an 11-game point drought with a helper on A.J. Greer's opening tally. After playing in a top-four role early in the campaign, averaging 19:43 of ice time through the end of the February, Kulikov has dropped down the depth chart with the Panthers' trade for Seth Jones. This demotion will make offense harder to come by, though Kulikov should still routinely remain in the lineup. He's at 12 points, 61 shots on net, 104 hits, 64 blocked shots, 34 PIM and a plus-13 rating over 64 outings this season.

Kulikov recorded an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov didn't have to wait long to make his 1,000th NHL game a little more special, as he helped out on Sam Bennett's tally in the first period. With 245 points in his career, Kulikov has averaged roughly 20 points per 82-game season while often adding a physical element on defense. This season, he's produced 11 points, 51 shots on net, 90 hits, 56 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-7 rating across 52 appearances.

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

EDGE Analysis

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 since Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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).

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has scored twice in his last four appearances, but fantasy managers shouldn't get overly excited. 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.