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Jets' Dmitry Kulikov: Earns helper

Kulikov now has two assists over his last three games, but that accounts for a third of his six points in 42 games this year. Kulikov is a stay-at-home defenseman, and he doesn't generate enough hits or blocked shots (70 and 51, respectively) to warrant much fantasy interest. He'll stay in the lineup due to the injury bug biting three of his fellow defenders.

Jets' Dmitry Kulikov: Tallies assist

Kulikov also racked up 17 minutes in penalties that included a five-minute fighting major. The blueliner was limited to a mere 11:01 of ice time as a result and will likely find himself back in the press box once Dustin Byfuglien (lower body) and Joe Morrow (lower body) are cleared to return.

Jets' Dmitry Kulikov: Back in action

Kulikov's return will bolster the Jets' depth at defense, but it won't impact any fantasy lineups, as he's only notched four assists in 33 contests this campaign. The 28-year-old blueliner is expected to skate with Tyler Myers on Winnipeg's bottom pairing against Ottawa.

Jets' Dmitry Kulikov: Out of lineup versus Avs

Kulikov will miss his fourth game due to his upper-body issue. Even once given the green light to play, the Russian could struggle to break into the lineup and may find himself relegated to the press box in favor of Joe Morrow and Ben Chiarot.

Jets' Dmitry Kulikov: Remains out Tuesday

Considering the Jets sent Sami Niku down to the minors, Kulikov is probably healthy enough to suit up in an emergency since the club doesn't have any additional blue-line depth. Even once fully fit, the Russian could struggle to break into the roster and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch more often than not.