
#7 Dmitry Kulikov
How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on July 1, 2023
2025 Playoffs:
- Buried GWG in R2G5, May 14 at TOR
- Notched assist (0-1-1) in R1G4, April 28 vs. TBL
- Posted assist (0-1-1) in R1G1, April 22 at TBL
2024-25 Notes:
Skated in 1,000th career NHL game, Jan. 29 vs. LAK
Skated in 574th game with Florida, surpassing R. Svehla for second-most by a defenseman in franchise history, Dec. 30 vs. NYR
Posted a season-high four shots on goal, Dec. 28 vs. MTL
Registered a plus-3 rating twice, Oct. 26 at NYI and Nov. 29 at CAR
Became FLA all-time hits leader by a defenseman (918), Nov. 27 vs. TOR
Notched first goal of season (1-0-1), Oct. 15 at CBJ
2023-24 Notes:
- Skated in all 24 of Florida’s postseason games in 2023-24, notching two assists, including the critical helper on Sam Reinhart’s Stanley Cup-clinching goal in Game 7 against Edmonton.
- Became the first skater in NHL history and the second player overall to win a Stanley Cup after playing for eight different franchises (also Curtis McElhinney, 2020 TBL).
- Also became the first player since 2008 to win a Stanley Cup with a team 15+ years after being drafted by them. Prior to him, the last instances were Nicklas Lidstrom (1989), Dallas Drake (1989), Chris Osgood (1991) and Darren McCarty (1992) with the 2008 Detroit Red Wings.
- His 20 points (1-19-20) ranked fourth among Florida blueliners
- His 145 hits ranked second among Florida defensemen, while his 84 blocked shots ranked third among the group
- Posted a shorthanded assist, Jan. 17 vs. DET
- Notched two assists, Oct. 28 vs. SEA
PLAYOFF HIGHLIGHTS
Skated in all 24 of Florida’s postseason games in 2023-24, notching two assists, including the critical helper on Sam Reinhart’s Stanley Cup-clinching goal in Game 7 against Edmonton.
Became the first skater in NHL history and the second player overall to win a Stanley Cup after playing for eight different franchises (also Curtis McElhinney, 2020 TBL).
Also became the first player since 2008 to win a Stanley Cup with a team 15+ years after being drafted by them. Prior to him, the last instances were Nicklas Lidstrom (1989), Dallas Drake (1989), Chris Osgood (1991) and Darren McCarty (1992) with the 2008 Detroit Red Wings.
Skated in 13 career playoff games with Florida in 2012 and 2016, recording five total points (1-4-5)
2009 QMJHL Champion with Drummondville Voltigeurs
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Set single-season career highs in points (28) and assists (24) in 2011-12 with Florida
Set career highs in goals (8), shots on goal (127) and hits (125) with Florida in 2013-14
Skated career-high 21:54 TOI/game in 2016-17 season with Winnipeg
Ranks fifth all-time in GP by a defenseman (460) in Panthers franchise history
Ranked second on among Florida defensemen with 125 hits in 2013-14 campaign
Career-high 5-game point streak (0-6-6) from Oct. 31 - Nov. 10, 2011
FIRSTS/SINGLE-GAME HIGHS/STREAKS
First NHL Game: Oct. 2, 2009 at CHI
First NHL Goal: Nov. 7, 2009 at WSH
Most Goals, Single Game: 2, Nov. 27, 2009 vs. TOR
Most Assists, Single Game: 2 [13X], Last: Oct. 28 vs. SEA
Most Points, Single Game: 3, Dec. 5, 2011 vs. WSH
Most PIM, Single Game: 17, March 3, 2019 at CBJ
Most Shots, Single Game: 6 [3X], Last: Nov. 19, 2022 at STL
Longest Goal Streak: 2 games [4X], Last: Jan. 28 - 30, 2014
Longest Assist Streak: 5 games, Oct. 31 - Nov. 10, 2011
Longest Points Streak: 5 games, Oct. 31 - Nov. 10, 2011
CAREER PLAYOFFS
Most Goals, Single Game: 1 [2X], Last: May 14, 2025 at TOR
Most Assists, Single Game: 1 [12X], Last: May 9, 2025 vs. TOR
Most Points, Single Game: 2, April 15, 2016 vs. NYI
Most Shots, Single Game: 5, April 19, 2012 at NJD