Kulikov (illness) will play on Sunday.
Kulikov missed Thursday’s game with an illness, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Oilers. Kulikov has one goal and 11 assists (12 points) in 34 games this season.
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Dmitry Kulikov News
Kulikov (illness) is not expected to play on Sunday.
The Panthers are expected to go with the same group of defnsemen tonight vs. the Oilers, which means Kulikov will miss his second straight game with an illness.
Kulikov (knee) will play Thursday.
Kulikov missed four game with a knee injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight in San Jose. He has averaged 22:36 TOI this season and recorded four assists in 12 games. Expect him to skate with Willie Mitchell and play on the Panthers’ second power-play unit.
Kulikov (knee) could return to the Panthers’ lineup on Thursday.
Kulikov has missed the last four games with a knee injury he suffered on November 8th vs. the Flames. He was back on the ice for the Panthers morning skate today and could be back in the lineup. He has four assists in 12 games.
Kulikov (knee) is not at Panthers’ practice on Monday.
Kulikov left Saturday’s game after a collision with Lance Bouma. He had an MRI and the results were encouraging as he did not sustain any serious damage to his knee. He will likely be sidelined for a little while, but it sounds like he avoided going on the shelf for an extended period of time. He will be replaced by Colby Robak if he can’t play tomorrow.
The Panthers have signed restricted free-agent Dmitri Kulikov to a three-year, $13 million deal.
Kulikov, 23, had a career-high eight goals (19 points) but a career-worst minus-26 rating in 81 games with the Panthers in 2013-14. Kulikov did have solid possession numbers (51.2 CF%) for the second straight year and he'll be just 24-years-old in October so he should continue to improve his NHL game this season.
Kulikov will be a healthy scratch tonight; Mike Mottau in.
The 2009 14th overall pick has struggled offensively this season posting one goal and two assists with a minus-9 rating in 27 games. Panthers head coach Peter Horachek says Kulikov "needs to be accountable". Kuli is disappointed does not think he was playing bad enough to be kicked out of lineup.
Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said Dmitry Kulikov is likely done for the season after sustaining an upper body injury Sunday against the Bruins.
Kulikov fell awkwardly after getting tangled up with Jaromir Jagr, was helped off the ice and did not return.
Kulikov will be back tonight.
Kulikov hasn't played since March 2nd because of an upper-body injury. He is a solid young defenseman, he has seven assists in 20 games this season.
#FlaPanthers Kevin Dineen says D Dmitry Kulikov (shoulder) should return during this road trip
Kulikov hasn't played since March 3rd because of an upper-body injury. He has seven assists in 20 games this season. Kulikov could be worth a pick-up when he returns to the Panthers lineup.
Florida also lost defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (wrist/hand) after he lost his footing and went down hard onto the ice and into the boards.
No word on how long Kulikov could be out for but adjust your lineups accordingly if you were counting on the young D man today.
Panthers sign Dmitry Kulikov to a 2 year deal
Kulikov scores 28 points in 56 games last season for the Panthers and is their 2nd best fantasy defenseman (behind Campbell). Kulikov is still young and has tremendous upside.
Coach Dineen says he expects Versteeg and Kulikov to return to #FlaPanthers lineup tonight vs. #Sabres. #NHL
Expect Kulikov to line up with Mike Weaver tonight. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Weaver RT @iammikepyro who's Kulikov working with.
Sounds like Kulikov could draw in this weekend. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
No official word on lineup tonight, but Santorelli, Versteeg, Upshall and Kulikov getting in extra skating after #FlaPanthers morning skate
Kulikov probably needs another couple of practices before getting back into the lineup. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Dmitry Kulikov (knee), Scottie Upshall need more time
Kulikov probably needs another week before getting back into the lineup. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
() Kris Versteeg (hip) and Dmitry Kulikov (knee) skated again on Tuesday before Florida's morning skate and Dineen said both could return to the Panthers before this four-game homestand ends Saturday against the Sabres.
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Panthers say Versteeg skated before as did Kuli #flapanthers
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Nice to see Versteeg, Kulikov and @ScottieUpshall all skating before #FlaPanthers optional. All 3 wearing orange no contact jerseys.
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Kris Versteeg did not
Versteeg not skating this morning indicates he probably won't play this week. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
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