Kulikov (upper body) skated prior to Jets' practice Monday, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov's status against the Lightning on Tuesday shouldn't probably be considered questionable, at best, considering he didn't hang around for the full practice, per Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca. If the 26-year-old can't give it a go, the Jets will likely need to promote a player from the minors -- Julian Melchiori being the leading candidate.

Despite initial reports, Kulikov's upper-body ailment will keep him out of Thursday's matchup with the Ducks, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov will be replaced in the lineup by Ben Chiarot, rather than youngster Tucker Poolman. Considering the 26-year-old Kulikov is averaging a mere 17:02 of ice time, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see he is bogged down in an 18-game goal drought. During his goalless streak, the blueliner has added a mere two helpers, 22 hits and 24 blocks -- not exactly the type of fantasy production owners are generally looking for.

Jets coach Paul Maurice is confident Kulikov (undisclosed) will be able to play in Thursday night's road contest against the Ducks, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

A final decision on the defenseman's playing status reportedly won't be made until the next morning skate. Kulikov is day-to-day until further notice.

Kulikov exited Tuesday's clash with San Jose in the first period, Rick Ralph of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov logged a mere 3:04 of ice time prior to coming off Tuesday. The team didn't immediately provide specifics regarding the nature and severity of the defenseman's injury, but was concerned enough to promote Tucker Poolman from the minors ahead of Thursday's tilt with Anaheim.

Kulikov logged a mere 12:51 of ice time against the Avalanche on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov's decrease in ice time -- his lowest of the season -- directly correlates to the return of Dustin Byfuglien to the lineup. If his opportunities don't increase, the 26-year-old Kulikov could see his 10-game goal drought drag on for a while.

Kulikov garnered a helper in Monday's 7-3 blowout of the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Since returning from a brief two-game absence due to injury, Kulikov has notched four assists, 14 hits and 20 blocked shots in 17 contests. The defenseman -- who signed a three-year deal with the Jets in the offseason -- appears to have settled into his role in Winnipeg after being miscast and under utilized in Buffalo last year. Getting back to being a 20-point player likely he was with the Panthers is certainly not outside the realm of possibility for the 2009 first-round pick.

Kulikov (lower body) is in the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has enjoyed a solid start to the 2017-18 campaign, notching one goal and two assists in five games, but he only totaled five points in 47 games with the Sabres last season, so his current level of production likely isn't sustainable. He'll skate in a third-pairing role Thursday against Pittsburgh.

Kulikov (lower body) might be eligible to return against the Penguins on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has been practicing with the team and is projected to return to the lineup; however, the team had just an optional skate prior to its clash with Pittsburgh, which means fantasy owners will have to wait until pre-game warmups for confirmation of the blueliner's status.

Kulikov (lower body) is considered week-to-week after suffering a lower-body injury, Paul Friesen of Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has notched a trio of points in his last three outings, providing some additional blue line scoring outside of Dustin Byfuglien -- who just returned from a two-game absence of his own. The 26-year-old Kulikov will likely be replaced by Tucker Poolman on the Jets' third pairing for the duration of his absence.

Kulikov left Saturday's game against Carolina after going down with a lower-body injury and won't return.

EDGE Analysis

The Russian blueliner suffered the injury during the third period and failed to record any statistics in the 15:42 he played prior. With Winnipeg next playing Tuesday against Columbus, there should be further information about the nature of Kulikov's injury in the coming days.