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.

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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.