Dmitry Kulikov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dmitry Kulikov is an NHL defenseman for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Dmitry Kulikov has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 19 games, worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A true veteran of the blueline, Dmitry Kulikov has logged an impressive 1037 career games over 17 seasons. The 35-year-old defenseman, currently with the Florida Panthers, has accumulated 247 career points (50 goals, 197 assists), though his offensive peak, a GAR of 5.2, came early in his career in 2010-11.
In his current campaign, Kulikov has appeared in 19 games, registering no points and a GAR of -1.1. Despite the lack of offensive production this season, his primary value continues to be in his even-strength defense, where he contributes to limiting opponent chances.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 212 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 1, Pick 14 — FLA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 10 | 15 | 0.0% | 18:02 | 47.2% | 0.5 | -0.2 | -1.1 | -0.21 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0 | +0.3 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0.1 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 67 | 3 | 13 | 16 | -2.9 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 1.9 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2.3 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -0.7 |
| 2018-19 | 57 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -2.7 |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3.7 |
| 2016-17 | 47 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2.3 |
| 2015-16 | 74 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -3.2 |
| 2014-15 | 73 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 1.7 |
| 2013-14 | 81 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -2.4 |
| 2012-13 | 34 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dmitry Kulikov has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.9 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dmitry Kulikov's GAR this season?
Dmitry Kulikov has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dmitry Kulikov's WAR this season?
Dmitry Kulikov has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Dmitry Kulikov have this season?
Dmitry Kulikov has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 19 games this season.
Is Dmitry Kulikov a good defenseman?
Dmitry Kulikov ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dmitry Kulikov's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dmitry Kulikov has accumulated -16.2 career GAR and 177 points.
When was Dmitry Kulikov drafted?
Dmitry Kulikov was drafted in 2009 — Round 1, Pick 14 — FLA.