Kulikov (lower body) will not be in Thursday's lineup against Montreal, contrary to earlier reports, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov was originally expected to be in the lineup Thursday, but appears to have reaggravated his lower-body injury. It remains unclear what, if any, impact this will have on the blueliner's availability Sunday against Edmonton. In the meantime, Casey Nelson will slide into Kulikov's spot on the depth chart.