Kulikov notched an assist in Friday's 8-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov now has two assists over his last three games, but that accounts for a third of his six points in 42 games this year. Kulikov is a stay-at-home defender, and doesn't generate enough hits or blocked shots (just 70 and 51, respectively) to warrant much fantasy interest. He'll stay in the lineup due to the injury bug biting three of his fellow defenders.

Kulikov garnered an assist versus the Blue Jackets on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov also racked up 17 minutes in penalties that included a five-minute fighting major. The blueliner was limited to a mere 11:01 of ice time as a result and will likely find himself back in the press box once Dustin Byfuglien (lower body) and Joe Morrow (lower body) are cleared to return.

Kulikov (upper body) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Senators, NHL.com's Scott Billeck reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov's return will bolster the Jets' depth at defense, but it won't impact any fantasy lineups, as he's only notched four assists in 33 contests this campaign. The 28-year-old blueliner is expected to skate with Tyler Myers on Winnipeg's bottom pairing against Ottawa.

Kulikov (upper body) won't be in action against Colorado on Thursday, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov will miss his fourth game due to his upper-body issue. Even once given the green light to play, the Russian could struggle to break into the lineup and may find himself relegated to the press box in favor of Joe Morrow and Ben Chiarot.

Kulikov (upper body) won't be in the lineup versus the Rangers on Tuesday, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the Jets sent Sami Niku down to the minors, Kulikov is probably healthy enough to suit up in an emergency since the club doesn't have any additional blue line depth. Even once fully fit, the Russian could struggle to break into the roster and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch more often than not.

Kulikov (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Sabres, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov didn't gear up Saturday, so he wasn't expected to play in this game, either. The 28-year-old will look to get healthy for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

Kulikov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

The oft-injured defenseman's next chance to suit up will arrive Sunday. Fortunately, this won't affect many fantasy owners -- if any at all -- since Kulikov only has four assists representing his point total over 33 games this season, and that isn't a level of production that would render him useful.

Kulikov has failed to register a point in 12 straight games.

EDGE Analysis

Since returning from injury, Kulikov is averaging a meager 13:27 of ice time, which probably explains his trouble getting on the scoresheet. Despite an injury to Dustin Byfuglien (ankle), the 27-year-old has not seen a noticeable uptick in ice time. Kulikov's lack of offensive acumen makes him a low-end fantasy option.

Kulikov (upper body) was officially activated off injured reserve in order to suit up against the Blues on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov hasn't broken the 20-point mark since 2014-15 when he was with the Panthers and is unlikely to do so this season, Given his limited offensive upside, the 27-year-old won't offer much in terms of fantasy value and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch from time-to-time.

Kulikov (upper body) will be in action for Friday's clash with the Blues, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov -- who missed the previous 12 games due to his upper-body issue -- will need to be activated off injured reserve prior to puck drop, along with a corresponding move clearing space on the 23-man roster. The Russian defenseman will likely find himself relegated to the press box when Josh Morrissey (lower body) and Joe Morrow (lower body0 are cleared to play, but for now will pair up with Tyler Myers.