Player News

Player Update (Sun Mar 24, 2024) - Finishes serving suspension

Kulikov will be eligible to play Sunday against Philadelphia after serving his two-game suspension.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 18, 2024) - Receives two-game suspension

Kulikov was suspended for two games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday for an illegal check to the head on Tampa Bay's Conor Sheary during Saturday's contest.

Player Update (Sun Mar 17, 2024) - Having a hearing

Kulikov will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday for an illegal check to the head against Tampa Bay's Conor Sheary on Saturday.

Player Update (Wed Jan 17, 2024) - Ready to return Wednesday

Kulikov (undisclosed) is good to return Wednesday versus Detroit.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 15, 2024) - Won't play Monday

Kulikov (undisclosed) won't play Monday against Anaheim, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Injury Update (Sun Jan 14, 2024) - Game-time call Monday

Kulikov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Monday against Anaheim, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Good to go Saturday

Kulikov (illness) is expected to play Saturday against the Kraken, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Injury Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Dealing with illness

Kulikov picked up an illness and will be a game-time decision against Seattle on Saturday, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Oct 17, 2023) - Snags assist in win

Kulikov registered an assist in a 4-3 victory over the Devils on Monday.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Reunites with Panthers

Kulikov signed a one-year contract with Florida on Saturday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Removed from LTIR

Kulikov (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, according to the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Game-time call

Kulikov (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with Chicago.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Getting closer to return

Kulikov (lower body) is progressing in his recovery and could return sooner rather than later after coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Tuesday, "The fact that all these guys are on the ice, traveling with us, it just suggests that they're that much closer to returning to the lineup," per Pens Inside Scoop.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Designated for injured reserve

Kulikov (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Designated for injured reserve

Kulikov (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Considered week-to-week

Kulikov (lower body) was labeled week-to-week by coach Mike Sullivan on Tuesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - injured Sunday

Kulikov left Sunday's game against the Rangers with a lower-body injury, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Will not play Saturday

Kulikov will not be in Pittsburgh's lineup versus Florida on Saturday, Penguins Inside Scoop reports.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Dealt to Pittsburgh

The Penguins have acquired Kulikov from the Ducks on Friday, in exchange for Brock McGinn and a third round pick in 2023, according to RDS.ca.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Won't be in lineup vs. Capitals

Kulikov will be a healthy scratch Wednesday versus Washington for trade-related reasons, according to Lisa Dillman of The Orange County Register.

Player Update (Fri Feb 24, 2023) - Stays warm with helper

Kulikov notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Player Update (Mon Feb 20, 2023) - Adds two points in loss

Kulikov tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Player Update (Thu Feb 16, 2023) - Offers assist Wednesday

Kulikov notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Sabres.

Player Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Ends slump with helper

Kulikov posted an assist, three shots on goal, a plus-3 rating and two hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

Player Update (Wed Jan 18, 2023) - Stuck in slump

Kulikov has no points and a minus-10 rating over his last 17 games.

Player Update (Sat Dec 3, 2022) - Slides assist Saturday

Kulikov posted an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Wild.

Player Update (Wed Nov 23, 2022) - Pair of points in Wednesday's win

Kulikov scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked seven shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Player Update (Thu Nov 10, 2022) - Posts assist against old team

Kulikov recorded an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.

Player Update (Sun Oct 30, 2022) - Gets first goal with Ducks

Kulikov scored a goal in Anaheim's 4-3 overtime victory against Toronto on Sunday.

Player Update (Thu Oct 27, 2022) - Contributes helper Wednesday

Kulikov notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Oct 18, 2022) - Generates assist

Kulikov recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rangers.