Cullen will watch from the press box against the Kings on Thursday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

While coach Bruce Boudreau didn't provide specifics, it seems likely Cullen is simply getting a night off. The 38-year-old is currently third on the all-time games played list among active players (1444), so it certainly shouldn't come as a surprise the coaching staff wants to give him some extra rest ahead of the playoffs.

Cullen scored a goal and an assist with seven shots on goal in a 5-2 victory over the Canucks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't a great start to the season for Cullen, but he's heating up, scoring three goals in the last five games, and he was all over the ice Friday, posting seven shots in under 14 minutes of ice time. It was the first time this season he had multiple points more than five shots on net. Cullen has six goals and nine points in the last 15 games. The recent hot streak gives him 10 goals, which is just three off his mark from a season ago.

Cullen scored a goal and added an assist during Monday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The 41-year-old veteran was certainly spry Monday. Cullen caught the Islanders attempting a poor defense change, and he snuck in all alone and buried his sixth goal of the campaign. Still, his fourth-line role significantly hinders his fantasy upside. This was just the third time through the past 18 games that Cullen has marked the scoresheet, after all.

Cullen (undisclosed) will take part in Saturday's game against the Ducks, Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cullen took a maintenance day Friday, which left his status for Saturday's contest as a game-time decision. It appears he will give it a go, looking to add to his 13 points (five goals, eight assists) through 55 contests this season.

Cullen will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup after missing practice Friday for maintenance purposes, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cullen is still listed in the projected lineup for the contest and his absence was deemed a maintenance day, both which bode well for his chances of dressing. Warmups should provide a final confirmation, though Cullen's 13 points (five goals, eight assists) through 55 games this season leave him firmly off the fantasy radar in most formats.

Cullen was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

There is no sign that Cullen is injured. The fact of the matter is that he's a 41-year-old who has 11 points in 50 games, and one point in his last 11 tilts. Marcus Foligno draws into the lineup with Cullen out..

Cullen earned his 700th career point Saturday in a 5-2 home win over the Lightning, as he was the primary distributor on Marcus Foligno's goal in the third period.

EDGE Analysis

Skating in his 20th season, Cullen has compiled 252 goals and 448 assists between eight different teams, including the Wild, a team he's gone back to after playing for them between 2010-13. We doubt the 41-year-old is on many fantasy rosters these days -- he has just four goals and seven assists through 46 games -- yet Cullen seems to have done nothing but solidify his status as a focal leader and proficient bottom-six contributor.

Cullen scored twice and fired five shots on goal in Tuesday's win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Cullen was credited with the game-winning goal, finding twine for the first time in 10 games. The 41-year-old is stuck on 10 points (four goals) in 39 contests, making him mainly of value in very deep leagues. The fourth-liner is still capable of lighting the lamp every so often, but his limited minutes and inconsistency make him one to avoid in most fantasy settings.

Cullen had just one shot on goal in 8:48 of ice time in Sunday's win over San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Cullen was a healthy scratch in Friday's game as his playing time has shrunk amid a slump. After scoring a goal and three assists in his first 11 games, he has just two assists and no goals in 17 games since Nov. 4.

Cullen's goal drought has reached 16 games.

EDGE Analysis

In addition to Cullen's inability to find the back of the net, he has added a mere two assists over that stretch along with a minus-9 rating. The move to Minnesota has clearly not benefited the center on the ice as he never went more than 10 games without a goal with the Penguins last season while racking up 31 points in 72 outings. At this point, the veteran could struggle to reach the 20-point threshold for just the second time in his 20-year NHL career.