Kulikov posted an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov helped out on a Trevor Zegras goal late in the second period. The assist snapped Kulikov's four-game point drought, though the defenseman has been a semi-consistent contributor on offense. He's up to two goals, six helpers, 39 shots on net, 40 hits, 51 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 25 contests. Kulikov won't see much power-play time, but a top-four role on defense allows him some exposure to the Ducks' talented top line, which in turns leads to some supporting offense.

Kulikov scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked seven shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov got it done at both ends of the ice, as this was his first multi-point effort of the season. He also set a season high in blocks -- he'd previously blocked four shots on three separate occasions. The 32-year-old blueliner is up to two goals, seven points, 30 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 29 hits and a minus-4 rating through 20 contests while enjoying a top-four role with the Ducks.

Kulikov recorded an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov suited up for the Wild last year, and he was able to get a little revenge on his old team with a helper on Pavol Regenda's second-period marker. The 32-year-old Kulikov has done alright in his first with the Ducks, earning five points in 14 contests. He's added 19 shots on net, 21 hits, 28 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-5 rating while playing in a mainly defensive role in the top four.

Kulikov contributed an assist, four blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov found Mason McTavish just as the latter was leaving the penalty box and set him up for a goal late in the third period. That got the Ducks within one, and Adam Henrique tied it 2:34 later. Kulikov isn't known as a steady source of offense, but he has three points in his last six games. The blueliner has a goal, three assists, 24 blocked shots, 18 hits, 17 shots on net and a minus-5 rating in 12 outings this season while playing in a top-four role.

Kulikov scored a goal in Anaheim's 4-3 overtime victory against Toronto on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov's marker came at 13:01 of the third and tied the game at 3. He managed to best goalie Erik Kallgren on the warp-around. He has a goal and three points in nine games in 2022-23. He's not a regular offensive contributor and you'd have to go back to 2011-12 to find the last time he finished with at least 25 points in a season.

Kulikov notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov set up a Trevor Zegras tally in the first period. The helped ended Kulikov's three-game point drought. He's earned two assists with a minus-6 rating, 14 blocked shots, 13 hits and five shots on net through seven contests this year. While he's maintained a top-four role, the 31-year-old blueliner isn't a reliable source of offense.

Kulikov recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Kulikov's first point in three games with his new team. The 31-year-old wasn't brought in on a one-year deal for his offense -- he's added nine blocked shots and six hits as a defensive presence on the second pairing alongside youngster Jamie Drysdale. Kulikov will like top out around 20 points, but the physicality should be a constant throughout the season.

Kulikov was traded from the Wild to the Ducks on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.

EDGE Analysis

This move has small benefits for both teams. The Wild get more cap flexibility heading into a tricky year, while the Ducks get a veteran defenseman in Kulikov to shore up their depth. The 31-year-old posted 24 points in 80 games last season while adding a fair amount of physicality. He'll likely be limited to a bottom-four role, but Kulikov could push for regular playing time as a stay-at-home defender.

Kulikov notched an assist, three hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Blues in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov had sat out the last four games as a healthy scratch before replacing Alex Goligoski in the lineup Thursday. The switch didn't pay off, though Kulikov was able to get on the scoresheet. The 31-year-old blueliner had 24 points in 80 regular-season outings in his best season since 2011-12, and he'll likely contend for a third-pairing role again in 2022-23.

Kulikov scored a goal on three shots, went plus-3, added two hits and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov tallied with less than two seconds left in the extra session after he was set loose on a breakaway. This was the defenseman's second goal in his last five games. He's up to seven tallies, 24 points, 68 shots on net, 102 blocked shots, 93 hits and a plus-20 rating in 77 outings this season.