Kulikov had a great Game 2, potting a goal and assisting on another in a 3-1 win over the Islanders.

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Granted, the tally was of the empty-net variety, but a goal is a goal. Considered a far less appealing pick among Panthers' defensemen behind sophomore stud Aaron Ekblad -- and even veteran Brian Campbell -- Kulikov has impressed in the series' first two games, putting up three points and a plus-3 rating in just under 44 minutes of ice time.