Kulikov produced an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov set up Ryan Hartman at 7:17 of the third period for the game-tying goal. Through 10 outings, Kulikov has four assists, matching his scoring output from 48 contests last season. The Russian blueliner has added 15 blocked shots, 10 hits, a plus-5 rating and four PIM this year, mainly playing in a bottom-pairing role.

Kulikov will return to the lineup Saturday versus the Avalanche, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov missed one game with an undisclosed injury, but it's clearly just a minor issue. The 31-year-old will take on a highly defensive role in the top four.

Kulikov (lower body) will not play Thursday versus the Kraken, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild will be without both Kulikov and Alex Goligoski (undisclosed) for Thursday's contest. Jon Lizotte and Jordie Benn will enter the lineup.

Kulikov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game in Seattle, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what Kulikov is dealing with but he's in danger of missing his first game of the year. The 30-year-old has two assists and 10 blocked shots through six games this season. If he can't suit up, Jordie Benn will likely make his season debut.

Kulikov produced an assist and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov helped out on Mats Zuccarello's first-period tally. The 30-year-old Kulikov is up to two helpers, 10 blocks, five hits and a plus-2 rating in six contests. He'll remain a mostly defensive player on the Wild's third pairing, although he's already halfway to the four assists he produced in 48 games between the Devils and the Oilers last year.

Kulikov recorded an assist, two shots on goal, a pair of blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov's assist on Frederick Gaudreau's second period goal marked the first point with the Wild for both players. The 30-year-old Kulikov split 2020-21 between the Oilers and the Devils -- he has four assists, 51 shots on net, 93 hits, 49 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating in 48 contests overall. He'll play in a bottom-pairing role with the Wild, so fantasy managers can leave the veteran defenseman on the waiver wire.

Kulikov signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Wild on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov managed just four assists in 48 games between the Devils and the Oilers last season. What he lacks in offense, the 30-year-old Russian makes up for in defensive stability. Kulikov will likely see bottom-four minutes with the Wild, and his lack of offense will keep him mostly off the fantasy radar.

Kulikov recorded an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has two assists through nine games in his Oilers tenure after producing as much offense in 38 outings with the Devils. He's added 51 shots on net, 92 hits, 49 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating overall. The Russian defenseman is likely to fill a defensive role in the postseason, so he's not likely to garner much fantasy interest.

Kulikov (lower body) was plus-2 with two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

After missing one game with his injury, Kulikov returned to Edmonton's shutdown pairing alongside Adam Larsson and was able to log just over 19 minutes of ice time. Kulikov has played in eight contests with the Oilers since being acquired from New Jersey, picking up one assist and eight shots on goal with a plus-1 rating.

Kulikov (lower body) will be in Monday's lineup against Montreal, per NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov will return after missing just one game with his lower-body issue. The 30-year-old blueliner has one assist in seven games with Edmonton this season.