Kulikov scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov opened the scoring 6:04 into the game. This was his second goal and third point in nine games in April. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to 23 points, 60 shots on net, 96 blocked shots, 85 hits and a plus-18 rating through 73 outings this season. It's his most productive scoring season since 2011-12 when he had 28 points in 58 contests with the Panthers.

Kulikov logged an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov ended his 11-game point drought with a helper on Kevin Fiala's second-period tally. The 31-year-old Kulikov reached the 20-point mark for the first time since 2014-15 with this assist. He's added 51 shots on net, 76 hits, 75 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating. With the addition of Jacob Middleton from the Sharks at the trade deadline, Kulikov and Alex Goligoski appear to be in competition for a place in the lineup down the stretch, though the former has the advantage so far.

Kulikov recorded an assist, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov set up a Connor Dewar goal in the second period. This was Kulikov's second point in seven games in February after he logged just a single assist in 10 January appearances. The blueliner isn't out for high scoring totals -- he's up to 16 points, 34 shots on net, 53 hits, 53 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-10 rating in 46 outings. He'll continue to play in more of a defensive role in the bottom four.

Kulikov contributed an assist in a 5-1 win over the Blackhawks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov assisted on Brandon Duhaime's second period strike to give the Wild a 4-0 lead in the second period. The defenseman started off the season with what seemed to be a bit of a career resurgence before falling off hard. The veteran had not scored a point in six contests since Dec. 16 against Buffalo and still has not scored a goal since Dec. 7 against Edmonton.

Kulikov managed an assist, four blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov set up a Jon Merrill goal in the first period. The assist snapped a three-game point drought for Kulikov, who could be in line for a top-four role with Jared Spurgeon aggravating his recent lower-body injury in Thursday's contest. Kulikov is at 13 points, 19 shots on net, 32 hits, 31 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating in 28 outings.

Kulikov scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

A defensive blueliner, tallying a breakaway goal on his old team? That's what happened Tuesday, as Kulikov struck with 5:03 left in the game to finish off the Oilers. The Russian blueliner has been surprisingly involved in the Wild's offense with three goals, nine assists and a plus-9 rating in 24 contests. The only time he's been remotely close to a 0.5 point-per-game pace was in 2011-12 when he had 28 points in 58 outings for the Panthers. The 31-year-old probably can't keep this up all year, but he could do enough to help fantasy managers in deeper formats.

Kulikov scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov struck at 10:27 of the second period to restore a two-goal advantage for the Wild after a push from the Devils. The 31-year-old blueliner is enjoying his first year in Minnesota. He has 11 points, 12 shots on net, 29 hits, 22 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating in 22 appearances. This is his best scoring output since 2017-18.

Kulikov produced an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov fired a shot that created a rebound for Joel Eriksson Ek to bury in the first period. The 31-year-old Kulikov continues to get involved in the offense -- he's picked up four assists in the last five games. The Russian blueliner is at 10 points, a plus-8 rating, 28 hits and 21 blocked shots through 21 contests this year. He's on pace for career-best offense, but it's likely he cools off throughout the remainder of the season.

Kulikov produced an assist and five hits in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov is on a three-game point streak, and he's reached the scoresheet in four of the last five contests. The Russian blueliner has six points, eight shots on net, 16 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating in 12 games this year. Kulikov isn't known for his offense, but he could be worth a look in deep formats, given that his physicality should offset future lapses in scoring.

Kulikov scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov struck at 3:21 of the second period on a pass from Rem Pitlick. The goal was Kulikov's first as a member of the Wild, and he's up to five points through 11 contests, surpassing his offensive output from last year. The Russian blueliner has added 11 hits, 5 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating, but he's only fired seven shots on net as a defensive-minded player.