Kulikov (lower body) won't play Saturday against Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

William Lagesson will slide into the spot vacated by Kulikov. Fantasy managers needn't concern themselves with Kulikov's status, as the 30-year-old Russian has totaled three assists without a goal in 45 games between the Devils and Oilers this season.

Kulikov picked up an assist, three blocked shots, two hits and a pair of shots on goal in Monday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov set up Dominik Kahun's second-period tally. The assist was Kulikov's first point in five games as an Oiler. The Russian blueliner is mostly a defensive presence in the lineup. He has just three assists, 49 shots on net, 87 hits, 44 blocked shots and 26 PIM through 43 contests between the Oilers and the Devils this year.

Kulikov will be eligible to make his Oilers debut Monday against Winnipeg after clearing the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

It isn't clear if Kulikov will be inserted into Edmonton's lineup for Monday's contest, but he'll be available to play if needed. The 30-year-old blueliner picked up two assists in 38 games with the Devils before being traded to the Oilers at the deadline.

Kulikov was acquired by Edmonton from New Jersey on Monday in exchange for a conditional 2022 fourth-round pick, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov becomes the latest player to be shipped out by New Jersey after Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac were both sent to Long Island. Due to Canadian COVID-19 protocols, Kulikov's first possible game will be April 26 versus Winnipeg.

Kulikov will be held out of Sunday's game against the Penguins as a precaution ahead of Monday's trade deadline, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Kulikov isn't dealt before Monday's deadline, he should be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers. The 30-year-old blueliner has two assists and 72 hits in 38 games this season.

Kulikov had three shots, a blocked shot and a minus-1 rating in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov reached the three-shot mark for just the second time this season in what qualifies as an offensive outburst for a player with just two assists in 30 games. The 30-year-old Russian's value comes almost exclusively in his own zone.

Kulikov (not injury related) had a shot, a blocked shot, two hits and a plus-2 rating over 16:35 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 win over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov delivered a solid defensive effort in his first action since Jan. 31. He rarely contributes on the offensive end, but the 30-year-old Russian should be a mainstay on the Devils' blue line now that he has cleared COVID-19 protocols.

Kulikov (not injury related) has been added to the Devils' active roster and is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Bruins, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov's return will bolster New Jersey's defensive prowess, but it won't impact many fantasy lineups, as he's only picked up one helper through nine games this campaign.

Kulikov was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov practiced for the first time in 12 days Wednesday, so although he's been removed from the league's virus protocols list, he likely won't jump right back into the lineup Thursday against Boston. The 30-year-old blueliner has yet to be added to the Devils' active roster, so another update on his status should surface once that occurs.

Kulikov joined the team for Wednesday's practice session and will be removed from the COVID-19 list, Chris Ryan of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov still needs to be activated off non-roster injured reserve in order to suit up in Thursday's matchup with the Bruins. In his nine games this year, the 30-year-old blueliner registered one assist, 10 shots and 14 hits while averaging 19:56 of ice time. Even if he is cleared to play Thursday, Kulikov is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value.