Kulikov will not be in Pittsburgh's lineup versus Florida on Saturday, Penguins Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov was dealt from Anaheim on Friday and according to coach Mike Sullivan, "Logistically, it wasn't going to work, so he's going to meet us in Pittsburgh." Kulikov will practice with the Penguins on Monday and is expected to play against Columbus on Tuesday. Kulikov had three goals, 12 assists, 103 blocked shots and 87 hits in 61 games before the trade.

The Penguins acquired Kulikov (not injury related) from the Ducks in exchange for Brock McGinn and a third-round pick in 2023 on Friday, according to RDS.ca.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov was a healthy scratch Wednesday as the Ducks did not want to risk the chance of an injury. The defensive-minded defenseman has 103 blocks and 87 hits in addition to three goals and 12 assists in 61 games this season. He should fill an important role as a third-pairing blueliner for Pittsburgh.

Kulikov will be a healthy scratch Wednesday versus Washington for trade-related reasons, according to Lisa Dillman of The Orange County Register.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has three goals, 15 points, 87 hits and 103 blocks in 61 contests in 2022-23. He has been held off the scoresheet in three of his last four outings. Colton White might draw back into the lineup Wednesday after being a healthy scratch in Anaheim's last two contests.

Kulikov notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has done well on offense lately, posting a goal, four assists and a plus-4 rating over his last five games. The Ducks' win Thursday is their only victory in that span, but the veteran defenseman is doing his part to help. He's up to 15 points, 79 shots on net, 86 hits, 97 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 59 contests.

Kulikov tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov assisted on Mason McTavish's opening goal in the first period before giving the Ducks a 3-2 lead in the third, deflecting a John Klingberg shot past Sergei Bobrovsky. Kulikov now has four points in his last three games after logging just one point in his previous 26 contests. The 32-year-old defenseman has played a steady role on Anaheim's top pairing, though it's hard to imagine he can sustain this type of production offensively. Kulikov is up to three goals and 11 assists through 57 games this season.

Kulikov logged an assist in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has logged helpers in consecutive contests for the first time this season. He set up a Kevin Shattenkirk tally in the second period. Through 56 games overall, Kulikov has 12 points, 74 shots on goal, 83 hits, 94 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-17 rating.

Kulikov notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov ended a five-game point drought with the primary helper on Cam Fowler's first goal of the game. A more defensive presence, Kulikov is struggling to generate much offense this season. He's at 11 points, a minus-18 rating, 74 shots on net, 83 hits, 93 blocked shots and 28 PIM through 55 outings despite filling a top-four role.

Kulikov posted an assist, three shots on goal, a plus-3 rating and two hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov snapped a 20-game point drought with the helper, his first since Dec. 9. He assisted on Mason McTavish's game-winning tally. Kulikov isn't known for big scoring numbers, but his offense is better than what he's shown lately. The 32-year-old has 10 points, 61 shots on net, 76 hits, 82 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 49 contests.

Kulikov has no points and a minus-10 rating over his last 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the Ducks' defensive woes, his numbers could be worse. Kulikov isn't typically relied upon for offense anyway -- he has nine points through 45 appearances this season and has never produced more than 28 points in a campaign. The 32-year-old has added 74 blocked shots, 70 hits, 53 shots on net, 28 PIM and a minus-17 rating while playing in a top-four role.

Kulikov posted an assist and two PIM in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has earned two assists through five games in December, but he's also taken a minus-2 rating with eight hits and six blocked shots. The 32-year-old continues to be a fairly steady defensive presence for a struggling team. He's earned nine points, 42 shots on net, 44 hits, 52 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 28 appearances.