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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Will miss approximately five months
Dmitry Kulikov underwent surgery for his upper-body injury and is expected to be shelved for at least five months, Sean Shapiro of DLLS Sports reports Wednesday.Kulikov's extended absence is another significant injury blow to a Florida Panthers team that is already missing forwards Aleksander Barkov (knee) and Matthew Tkachuk (groin). At this point, the veteran Kulikov could be out of the lineup until mid-March. With Kulikov unavailable for the last two games, Uvis Balinskis has been skating on the third pairing.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Heads to injured reserve
Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.Kulikov was injured Thursday versus the Flyers and will now miss at least a week. Uvis Balinskis is slated to take Kulikov's place in the lineup initially. A corresponding roster move hasn't been made yet, and it's possible the Florida Panthers will opt not to fill the spot to maintain some flexibility for now.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Exits with injury
Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Flyers, Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site reports.Kulikov was injured during the second period after getting hit into the boards. If he is forced to miss any time, Uvis Balinskis would enter the lineup. Kulikov's status for Saturday versus the Senators is uncertain.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Nets goal in Game 2
Dmitry Kulikov scored a goal on three shots, added five hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-4 double-overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.Kulikov snapped an eight-game point drought dating back to his goal in Game 5 of the second round versus the Maple Leafs. The 34-year-old Kulikov has been confined to a third-pairing role, though he's seen plenty of ice time with the first two games versus the Oilers going to overtime. The defenseman has two goals, three helpers, 19 shots on net, 73 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 19 playoff outings.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Provides helper Tuesday
Dmitry Kulikov notched an assist and five hits in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Lightning in Game 1.This was Kulikov's third game back after he missed 12 contests due to an upper-body injury. The 34-year-old defenseman is once again in a top-four role, though he could see a slight drop in minutes once Aaron Ekblad (suspension) comes back for Saturday's Game 3. Kulikov is a reliable shutdown defender, and he earned 13 points, 114 hits, 71 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 70 regular-season appearances.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Returning to action Monday
Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) will return for Monday's game against the Rangers, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.Kulikov missed the last 12 games due to an upper-body injury, but he'll be back in action for the Florida Panthers' penultimate game of the regular season. Over 68 appearances this year, he's recorded four goals, nine assists, 110 hits, 70 blocked shots and 38 PIM while averaging 19:17 of ice time.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Remains out of action
Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) will be unavailable versus Buffalo on Saturday, according to Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site.Kulikov participated in Saturday's practice and could return Monday versus the Rangers. He will miss his 12th straight game Saturday. Kulikov has four goals, nine assists, 110 hits and 70 blocked shots in 68 outings this season.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Might miss two more games
Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) is slated to return to the lineup later this week, according to Colby Guy of The Palm Beach Post on Tuesday.Head coach Paul Maurice said Saturday that Kulikov could return April 12 versus Buffalo, which seemingly lines up with Tuesday's report. The 34-year-old defenseman has been out of action since March 16 as a result of his upper-body injury. Kulikov has contributed four goals and 13 points across 68 appearances in 2024-25.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Could return next week
Per Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site, Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) could return versus Buffalo on April 12, according to coach Paul Maurice on Saturday.Kulikov has already missed seven games and is poised to miss four more, but he should be completely healthy in time for the start of the playoffs. He has four goals, nine assists, 110 hits and 70 blocked shots over 68 contests this season.
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Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov: Won't play during road trip
Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) will travel with the Florida Panthers during their upcoming four-game road trip but won't play in any of those matchups, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.The Panthers had previously reported that Kulikov could return to the lineup during the final week of the regular season, and while he won't suit up during the team's upcoming road trip, it's at least encouraging that he's been cleared to travel. Following the road trip, Kulikov will have five more chances to return during the regular season, and any game action would allow him to regain his conditioning ahead of the NHL playoffs.
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