Kulikov should return before the end of the regular season and could be a black ace in a week or two. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Sounds like the Panthers should have one of their better d-man back in the lineup in a few weeks. The Russian defenseman has four goals and 24 points through 46 games..
Sounds like the Panthers should have one of their better d-man back in the lineup in a few weeks. The Russian defenseman has four goals and 24 points through 46 games..
Kulikov definitely won't play tonight and misses most of the regular season. The Russian defenseman has four goals and 24 points through 46 games. He will be missed as one of the team's top puck-movers.
Kulikov did not practice today and is expected to be out until the break. In his third professional season, he has four goals and 24 points through 46 games. Expect the team to call up a d-man.
Despite the nasty gash, the young defender was able to draw into the lineup. Last night he landed a hit, took a shot on goal and finished with a minus-1 rating in the team's 2-1 loss to the Kings. Expect him to stay in the lineup moving forward.
Despite the injury, Kulikov will travel with the team on their two-game, West Coast swing. The former 14th overall pick has a goal and 15 points in 23 games but was held scoreless tonight. He is expected to play within the next two games.
Kulikov warming up is certainly a good sign he will play tonight.
After missing Wednesday's game with a late scratch, Kulikov sounded like he would definitely only miss one game. However, that sounds somewhat in question now. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
If you own Kulikov, remember to put him back in your lineup. The Russian defender scored a goal and 15 points over 20 games.
No word on the extent of Kulikov's injury. Stay tuned for a further update.
Kulikov now has 12 assists through his first 15 games. Playing with Brian Campbell on the power play has been an excellent way for him to regain offensive confidence.
For those of you expecting an uptick in production from Kulikov: be careful. The young Russian will need to earn his spot and compete for playing time with veterans like Brian Campbell and Ed Jovanovski.
