Brett Kulak - NHL News & Rumors

Dishes pair of helpers Kulak notched two assists and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Wild in Game 2.

Impact Kulak has earned three helpers over six playoff outings while filling a top-four role on the blue line. He'll be tasked with continuing to fill a shutdown role as Josh Manson (upper body) works his way back into playing shape. Kulak has added 17 blocked shots, five shots on goal, six PIM and a plus-3 rating this postseason.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A 15-goal playoff opener puts modern NHL offense on full display in Avalanche-Wild

The Colorado Avalanche beating the Minnesota Wild in a 9-6 game that included 14 goals scored with a goaltender in net is an anomaly in playoff hockey, especially at the start of a...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Snaps drought with helper Kulak notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Kulak had gone 18 games without a point entering Tuesday. He's filled in for a few blueliners recently, most notably Cale Makar, who returned from an upper-body injury Tuesday. Devon Toews (undisclosed) was out, allowing Kulak to stay in a top-four role, but if the Avalanche are healthy in the postseason, Kulak will be a bottom-four option. Between Colorado, Pittsburgh and Edmonton this year, he has one goals, 12 points, 93 shots on net, 106 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 82 appearances.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Landeskog scores go-ahead goal to help the Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Flames

Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal at 15:07 of the third period to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Avalanche's lead down to 3 points ahead of matchup against Stars, Nathan MacKinnon says 'flow's off'

Nathan MacKinnon says the Colorado Avalanche need to get back on the same page after a rough stretch and a lopsided loss to Pittsburgh

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Nazem Kadri returns to Avalanche and it already feels like 2022 again as team chases another title

Forward Nazem Kadri says his reunion with the Colorado Avalanche feels almost like he never left

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

NHL's best in the West load up on the eve of the trade deadline

With less than 24 hours left before the NHL trade deadline, a few Stanley Cup contenders in the Western Conference are not waiting until the last minute to get deals done

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

First point with new team Kulak generated an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact The helper was Kulak's first point in five games with the Avalanche. The defenseman has taken on a third-pairing role since he was acquired from the Penguins. For three teams this season, Kulak has accumulated 10 points, 68 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 61 appearances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Girard Getting New Opportunity in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Penguins On Tuesday, Sam Girard was getting ready to practice with Colorado and then fly to Utah when he got some life-altering news. The Penguins ha...

FEBRUARY 25 • NHL.COM

NHL Tonight: Avalanche Penguins trade talk | NHL.com The NHL Tonight crew react to Colorado acquiring Brett Kulak from Pittsburg for Samuel Girard and a 2028 second round pick

FEBRUARY 25 • NHL.COM

Defensemen Samuel Girard and Brett Kulak traded today The NHL's trade freeze is officially over!

FEBRUARY 24 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Avalanche acquire veteran D Brett Kulak from Pittsburgh for D Samuel Girard and a draft pick

The Penguins have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche in return for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Acquired by Colorado Kulak was obtained by the Avalanche from the Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick.

Impact Kulak will now play for his third different team this season after being dealt to the Penguins from the Oilers in December. Kulak is known more for his efforts in the defensive zone, but his offensive numbers could marginally improve playing on a high-flying Colorado squad. With his new club, Kulak will fill a bottom-four role, most likely on the third pairing next to Sam Malinski.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Horvat's 2nd goal of the game lifts the Islanders over the Penguins 5-4 in overtime

Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Kulak & Skinner Welcome Back | Edmonton Oilers The Oilers welcome back Brett Kulak and Stuart Skinner as they return to Rogers Place for the first time as Pittsburgh Penguins.

JANUARY 23 • NHL.COM

Brett Kulak & Stuart Skinner Welcome Back Tribute

JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

Deposits goal Monday Kulak scored a goal on two shots, added four PIM and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Kulak snapped a seven-game point drought with the goal. The 32-year-old has seen regular top-four usage lately and is also receiving power-play time in the absence of Erik Karlsson (lower body). Kulak has one goal, four assists, 55 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 48 appearances between the Penguins and the Oilers this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Kulak's 1st goal of the season helps the Penguins beat the Kraken 6-3

Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

First point with new team Kulak notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact This was Kulak's first point as a Penguin, to go with 12 blocked shots, two hits, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. He's taken on top-four minutes, but his defensive playing style will keep him out of the mix in most fantasy formats. For the season, he has just three helpers with 50 blocks, six hits, 35 shots on net, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 38 appearances between Pittsburgh and Edmonton.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mantha scores 2 goals to help the Penguins beat the Hurricanes 5-1

Anthony Mantha scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

William Nylander's 4-points lift Maple Leafs over Penguins 6-3, snapping 3-game skid

Max Domi scored the winner with 8:25 remaining to snap a 23-game goalless streak and added an assist to end the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three-game slide with a 6-3 win against the Pit...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Reports that the Penguins are flipping defenseman Brett Kulak in a trade The veteran defenseman was acquired just this past weekend along with goalie Stuart Skinner.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, traded just 5 days ago, face off against former teams

For the first time in NHL history, goalies that were involved in the same trade faced one another within seven days of the deal

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Skinner and Kulak Excited for Opportunity with Penguins | Pittsburgh Penguins On Tuesday morning, Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak took the ice with their new Penguins teammates for the first time at morning skate ahead...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • NHL.COM

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