Jets' Dmitry Kulikov: Slated to miss Game 6

Kulikov (back) is not expected to be in the lineup against Nashville for Monday's Game 6 clash, per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun.

Kulikov hasn't played since March 8, when he was injured (a stretch of 25 games). With how well Ben Chiarot has been performing defensively -- he has 35 hits and 19 blocks in the postseason -- the 26-year-old Kulikov might not have a spot in the lineup even if he was healthy.