Dmitry Kulikov

Florida Panthers logo
Age 32 Oct 29, 1990
Lipetsk RUS
Defense shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
204 lbs 93 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 18
UFA Year 2017
Agent Michael Brogdan
Draft Year 2009
Drafted Overall 14
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Florida Panthers logo

Transaction History
Jul 1, 2023 Florida Panthers | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov signed a one-year contract with Florida on Saturday.
Apr 11, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, according to the NHL media site.
Apr 11, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with Chicago.
Apr 4, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Dmitry Kulikov | 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.
Mar 15, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday.
Mar 14, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (lower body) was labeled week-to-week by coach Mike Sullivan on Tuesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Mar 12, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov left Sunday's game against the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.
Mar 4, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov will not be in Pittsburgh's lineup versus Florida on Saturday, Penguins Inside Scoop reports.
Mar 3, 2023 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Dmitry Kulikov from the Anaheim Ducks for a 2024 3rd round pick and Brock McGinn
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Mar 1, 2023 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov will be a healthy scratch Wednesday versus Washington for trade-related reasons, according to Lisa Dillman of The Orange County Register.
Feb 24, 2023 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals.
Feb 20, 2023 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers.
Feb 17, 2023 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov logged an assist in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Feb 16, 2023 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Jan 26, 2023 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov posted an assist, three shots on goal, a plus-3 rating and two hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Jan 18, 2023 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov has no points and a minus-10 rating over his last 17 games.
Dec 9, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov posted an assist and two PIM in Friday's 6-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Dec 3, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov posted an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Nov 23, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked seven shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.
Nov 9, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov recorded an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Nov 6, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov contributed an assist, four blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks.
Oct 30, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov scored a goal in Anaheim's 4-3 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday.
Oct 26, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Oct 18, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-4 loss to the New York Rangers.
Aug 31, 2022 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Anaheim Ducks acquired Dmitry Kulikov from the Minnesota Wild for future considerations
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Aug 31, 2022 Anaheim Ducks | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov was traded from the Minnesota Wild to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.
May 12, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov notched an assist, three hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game 6.
Apr 24, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov scored a goal on three shots, went plus-3, added two hits and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Nashville Predators.
Apr 17, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks.
Mar 29, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov logged an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Feb 20, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov recorded an assist, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Jan 21, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov contributed an assist in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
Dec 16, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov managed an assist, four blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Dec 7, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Dec 2, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Nov 30, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov produced an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Nov 11, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov produced an assist and five hits in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nov 10, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Nov 7, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov produced an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the New York Islanders.
Oct 30, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov will return to the lineup Saturday versus the Colorado Avalanche, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Oct 28, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (lower body) will not play Thursday versus the Seattle Kraken, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Oct 28, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game in Seattle, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Oct 26, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov produced an assist and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Oct 17, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov recorded an assist, two shots on goal, a pair of blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Jul 28, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday.
May 12, 2021 Edmonton Oilers | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov recorded an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.
May 10, 2021 Edmonton Oilers | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (lower body) was plus-2 with two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.
May 10, 2021 Edmonton Oilers | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (lower body) will be in Monday's lineup against the Montreal Canadiens, per NHL.com.
May 8, 2021 Edmonton Oilers | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks.
May 3, 2021 Edmonton Oilers | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov picked up an assist, three blocked shots, two hits and a pair of shots on goal in Monday's 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Apr 21, 2021 Edmonton Oilers | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov will be eligible to make his Oilers debut Monday against the Winnipeg Jets after clearing the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Apr 12, 2021 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Edmonton Oilers acquired Dmitry Kulikov from the New Jersey Devils for 2022 Conditional fourth round pick
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Apr 11, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov will be held out of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins as a precaution ahead of Monday's trade deadline, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.
Mar 26, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov had three shots, a blocked shot and a minus-1 rating in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Feb 18, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (not injury related) had a shot, a blocked shot, two hits and a plus-2 rating over 16:35 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins.
Feb 18, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (not injury related) has been added to the New Jersey Devils' active roster and is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Feb 17, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Feb 17, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov joined the team for Wednesday's practice session and will be removed from the COVID-19 list, Chris Ryan of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Feb 15, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov (COVID-19 protocol) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the New York Rangers, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Feb 5, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov has been added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list, The Athletic's Corey Masisak reports.
Jan 27, 2021 New Jersey Devils | Dmitry Kulikov | Kulikov dished out an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jan 9, 2020 Winnipeg Jets | Activated D Dmitry Kulikov from injured reserve.
Oct 10, 2019 Winnipeg Jets | Activated D Dmitry Kulikov from injured reserve.
Oct 26, 2017 Winnipeg Jets | Activated D Dmitry Kulikov from injured reserve.
Jul 1, 2017 Winnipeg Jets | Signed D Dmitry Kulikov to a three-year, $12.99 million contract.
Jan 24, 2017 Buffalo Sabres | Activated D Dmitry Kulikov from injured reserve.
Jun 25, 2016 Buffalo Sabres | Buffalo Sabres Acquired D Dmitry Kulikov and a 2016 second-round draft (Rasmus Asplund) pick from the Florida Panthers for D Martin Pysyk, a 2016 second-round draft pick (Adam Mascherin) and a 2016 third-round draft pick (Linus Nassen).
Feb 23, 2015 Florida Panthers | Announced D Dmitry Kulikov has served his suspension.
Feb 16, 2015 Florida Panthers | NHL suspended D Dmitry Kulikov four games for clipping.
Jul 18, 2014 Florida Panthers | Signed D Dmitry Kulikov to a three-year, $13 million contract extension.
Mar 3, 2013 Florida Panthers | Placed D Dmitry Kulikov on IR.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Dmitry Kulikov
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks logo 61 3 12 15 -11 30 1,006 41.10 38.40 -1.90 42.10 -0.90 0.06
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins logo 6 0 1 1 -2 4 64 25.00 53.60 -5.40 51.70 -5.50 0.94
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2004-2005 Team Moskva U15 Districts Cup U15 5 0 3 3 4
2005-2006 Russia U16 (all) International-Jr 3 0 2 2 4
2005-2006 Rus Moskva MosJHL 1 0 0 0 0
2005-2006 Team Moskva U16 Districts Cup U16 5 1 2 3 4
2006-2007 Russia U18 WJC-18 7 0 4 4 6
2006-2007 Russia U17 EYOF 3 0 1 1 0
2006-2007 Rus Moskva MosJHL 12 2 5 7 32
2006-2007 Team Moskva U17 Districts Cup U17 4 1 3 4 39
2007-2008 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl-2 Russia3 32 6 13 19 54
2007-2008 Russia U18 WJC-18 6 0 2 2 6
2007-2008 Russia U18 |WJAC-19| WJAC-19 4 0 0 0 2
2007-2008 Russia U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup 4 0 0 0 31
Draft Yr 2008-2009 Drummondville Voltigeurs QMJHL 57 12 50 62 46 Playoffs 19 2 17 19 0
Draft Yr 2008-2009 Russia U20 WJC-20 7 0 4 4 4
Draft Yr 2008-2009 Drummondville Voltigeurs M-Cup 4 1 2 3 2 Playoffs 19 2 17 19 0
Draft Yr 2008-2009 Russian Selects U20 CHL Challenge 1 0 1 1 2
2009-2010 Florida Panthers NHL 68 3 13 16 32 954 51.61 46.18 1.28 44.84 0.60 0.13 0.38
2009-2010 Russia WC 9 0 2 2 8
2009-2010 Russia EHT 3 0 1 1 0
2009-2010 Russia (all) International 12 0 3 3 8
2010-2011 Florida Panthers NHL 72 6 20 26 45 1,130 48.89 53.28 2.17 50.62 0.78 0.21 1.01
2010-2011 Russia WC 9 2 1 3 4
2010-2011 Russia (all) International 9 2 1 3 4
2011-2012 Florida Panthers NHL 58 4 24 28 36 981 47.95 47.54 0.98 47.85 -1.58 0.12 0.98 Playoffs 7 0 1 1 0
2012-2013 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl KHL 22 3 4 7 28
2012-2013 Florida Panthers NHL 34 3 7 10 22 570 44.19 45.79 3.82 47.46 0.59 0.00 0.32
2013-2014 Florida Panthers NHL 81 8 11 19 66 1,341 39.50 48.31 -1.23 49.25 0.50 0.18 0.49
2014-2015 Florida Panthers NHL 73 3 19 22 48 1,175 51.72 50.77 -2.09 50.66 -1.22 0.10 0.77
2014-2015 Russia WC 10 0 2 2 8
2014-2015 Russia EHT 2 0 1 1 0
2014-2015 Russia (all) International 12 0 3 3 8
2015-2016 Florida Panthers NHL 74 1 16 17 51 1,211 50.57 47.66 -3.43 47.90 -3.86 0.05 0.55 Playoffs 6 1 3 4 0
2016-2017 Russia WCup 4 0 0 0 0
2016-2017 Buffalo Sabres NHL 47 2 3 5 26 872 32.00 43.72 -8.11 44.61 -4.21 0.07 0.14
2016-2017 Russia (all) International 7 0 0 0 0
2017-2018 Winnipeg Jets NHL 62 3 8 11 22 876 50.00 50.07 -3.60 51.73 -1.27 0.21 0.75 Playoffs 1 0 0 0 0
2018-2019 Winnipeg Jets NHL 57 0 6 6 47 819 51.56 47.02 -0.50 46.24 -1.96 0.00 0.44 Playoffs 6 0 0 0 0
2019-2020 Winnipeg Jets NHL 51 2 8 10 32 925 46.20 45.40 1.70 51.00 2.20 0.13 0.58 Playoffs 4 0 2 2 0
2020-2021 New Jersey Devils NHL 38 0 2 2 26 622 43.50 54.90 5.50 54.20 2.90 0.19
2020-2021 Edmonton Oilers NHL 10 0 2 2 2 163 58.30 56.10 6.40 51.80 4.30 0.74 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2021-2022 Minnesota Wild NHL 80 7 17 24 39 1,242 60.80 54.20 0.90 50.10 -1.40 0.24 0.87 Playoffs 2 0 1 1 0
2022-2023 Anaheim Ducks NHL 61 3 12 15 30 1,006 41.10 38.40 -1.90 42.10 -0.90 0.06
2022-2023 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 6 0 1 1 4 64 25.00 53.60 -5.40 51.70 -5.50 0.94
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Active Contract

Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date July 1, 2023
Signing Status UFA
Agent Michael Brogdan
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,000,000 1.20% of cap space
2023-2024
Cap Hit $1,000,000
UFA
AAV $1,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,000,000
Minors Salary $1,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team Minnesota Wild logo
Signing Date July 28, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Michael Brogdan
Standard Contract | 2 Years $4,500,000 2.76% of cap space
2021-2022 2022-2023
Cap Hit $2,250,000 $2,250,000
UFA
AAV $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Minors Salary $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Clauses M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
*Modified No Trade – 8 team no trade list * Retained 50% of contract was retained by Anaheim Ducks in trade to Pittsburgh Penguins
Signing Team New Jersey Devils logo
Signing Date October 22, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Michael Brogdan
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,150,000 1.41% of cap space
2020-2021
Cap Hit $1,150,000
UFA
AAV $1,150,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,150,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,150,000
Minors Salary $1,150,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Winnipeg Jets logo
Signing Date July 1, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Michael Brogdan
Standard Contract | 3 Years $12,999,999 5.78% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
UFA
AAV $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
Minors Salary $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
Clauses M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date July 18, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 3 Years $13,000,000 6.28% of cap space
2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Cap Hit $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
UFA
AAV $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Minors Salary $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date January 18, 2013
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $5,000,000 4.17% of cap space
2012-2013 2013-2014
Cap Hit $2,500,000 $2,500,000
RFA
AAV $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Minors Salary $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date September 29, 2009
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $3,975,000 1.58% of cap space
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
Cap Hit $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
RFA
AAV $1,325,000 $1,325,000 $1,325,000
Performance Bonuses $425,000 $425,000 $425,000
Base Salary $810,000 $810,000 $810,000
Signing Bonuses $90,000 $90,000 $90,000
Total Salary $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
Minors Salary $67,500 $67,500 $67,500
Clauses
UFA Year