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• Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Chips in with helper

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Kulikov notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. Kulikov picked up his second point of the campaign when he helped out on a Sam Bennett tally. The 33-year-old Kulikov has seven shots on net, 21 hits, six blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-1 rating through nine appearances. He's more of a shutdown defenseman and is paired with Niko Mikkola, who plays a similar game. Kulikov could be useful in banger leagues, but he doesn't offer much offense.

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• Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Scores in Tuesday's win

  21D ago • By RotoWire

  Kulikov scored a goal and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets. Kulikov's goal was initially credited to Sam Reinhart, but the defenseman's shot got through cleanly to tie the game at 2-2 at 11:59 of the second period. Even in a seven-defenseman lineup, Kulikov was able to log 19:20 of ice time -- he's been above 18 minutes in four of the Panthers' first five games. The 33-year-old blueliner's goal was his first point of the season to go with three shots on net, seven hits and four blocked shots as he occupies a top-four role.

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• Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Staying with Stanley Cup champs

  07/01/2024 • By RotoWire

  Kulikov penned a four-year, $4.6 million contract with the Panthers on Monday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports. Kulikov appears to be enjoying his second stint with Florida, having started his career with the club after being selected 14th overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Considering the veteran blueliner hasn't recorded a power-play point since the 2016-17 campaign when he was with the Sabres, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting more than 20-25 points out of Kulikov this upcoming season.

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• Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Delivers assist Monday

  06/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  Kulikov notched an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Oilers in Game 7. Kulikov's only two points in the playoffs were both assists, and they came in the last two games. The defenseman added 56 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while playing in a bottom-pairing role over 24 postseason appearances. The 33-year-old is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, one of three regulars on the Panthers' blue line that could hit the open market July 1.

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• Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Nabs helper in loss

  06/22/2024 • By RotoWire

  Kulikov posted an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 6. The helper was Kulikov's first point since April 4, ending a 27-game dry spell that had covered all of the Panthers' postseason run. While his offense has been absent, the 33-year-old blueliner has racked up 55 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 23 playoff appearances. He's been a fixture in a third-pairing role, though that's not one that comes with much ice time given the talented defensemen on the Panthers' roster.

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