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Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final is as tight as can be. Game 3 could tilt the series

The second consecutive Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers has been about as even as a series can get through two games, with each winning one in ove...

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

McDavid and Draisaitl put Oilers on their backs to beat Panthers and win Stanley Cup Final Game 1

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl drove the bus again for the Edmonton Oilers when they erased a multigoal deficit to beat the Florida Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of their Stanl...

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Offers helper in win Kulak logged an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.

Impact Kulak is on a three-game point streak, earning a goal and two assists in that span. The defenseman is up to five points, 16 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 13 hits and a plus-8 rating over 15 playoff appearances. Kulak continues to handle heavy defensive minutes, though he can chip in a little depth scoring as well.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

POST-RAW | Brett Kulak 05.27.25

MAY 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Supplies assist Sunday Kulak notched an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Stars in Game 3.

Impact Kulak has turned things around with a goal and an assist over the last two contests to follow a six-game slump. The 31-year-old blueliner had the secondary assist on Evan Bouchard's tally to open the scoring in this game. Kulak is now at four points, 15 shots on net, 13 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 14 playoff outings. He continues to be effective in a shutdown role in the Oilers' top four.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

West final in NHL playoffs even going into Game 3 after contrasting results for Oilers and Stars

Edmonton forward Zach Hyman feels like the Oilers probably played better in the opener of the Western Conference final than in the second game that they won

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds twine in win Kulak scored a goal in Friday's 3-0 win over the Stars in Game 2.

Impact Kulak got a second chance on a rush play and buried the goal to put the Oilers ahead 2-0 at 15:23 of the second period. This snapped a six-game point drought for the defenseman. He's seeing top-four minutes at this stage of the playoffs, though his role could be reduced if Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is able to return during the Western Conference Finals. Kulak has a three points, a plus-5 rating, 15 shots on net, 10 hits and 23 blocked shots over 13 playoffs appearances.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Game 2 Highlights | Oilers vs. Stars - May 23, 2025

MAY 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Oilers get even with 3-0 win over Stars in Game 2 of the West final

Connor Brown scored after getting hit in the mouth by a skate, Stuart Skinner made 25 saves for his third shutout of the postseason and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 3-...

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS | Kulak Goal | Edmonton Oilers Brett Kulak's first goal of the 2025 playoffs gives the Oilers a 2-0 lead over the Stars in the second period of Game 2 in Dallas on Friday...

MAY 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Manages helper in win Kulak provided an assist, two hits and five blocked shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.

Impact Kulak continues to play an important defensive role for the Oilers, functioning as a top-four defenseman despite being listed on the third pairing. The 31-year-old had two assists, a plus-5 rating, eight shots on net, six hits and 12 blocked shots over six postseason contests in the first round.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

PLAYOFF PASS 25 | Round 1 Game 5 Trailer

MAY 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

PLAYOFF PASS 25 | Round 1 Game 5 Trailer

MAY 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Produces assist Kulak notched an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Kings in Game 2.

Impact Kulak has three helpers over his last seven games. The 31-year-old defenseman put up a career-high 25 points in 82 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. While he's often listed on the third pairing, his shutdown role sees him earn top-four minutes regularly. Despite the significant usage, Kulak isn't expected to be a big scoring threat in the playoffs.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak races from daughter's birth to playoff game

Brett Kulak didn’t get his regular pregame routine in on Monday

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Bags apple Sunday Kulak notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Kulak set up Viktor Arvidsson's empty-net goal to seal the win. The 31-year-old Kulak has two helpers over his last three games as he works to shake off a 10-game point drought from March 18 to April 7. The defenseman has reached the 25-point mark for the first time in his career and has added 132 shots on net, 109 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 80 appearances. Given the Oilers' significant number of injuries on the blue line, Kulak is poised to play in all 82 games for the third year in a row.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deals assist in win Kulak logged an assist and five shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Kulak played a massive role with the Oilers only able to dress five defenseman due to the injuries to Jake Walman (undisclosed) and Mattas Ekholm (undisclosed). The extra playing time helped Kulak end a 10-game point drought. In that span, he had 20 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-6 rating. Despite the recent struggles, the 31-year-old blueliner has still enjoyed a career year. He's at seven goals, 17 helpers, 128 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 78 appearances, playing more of a shutdown role in the bottom four on most occasions.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with helper Kulak notched an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kulak has two helpers over his last three contests. The 31-year-old had the secondary assist on Connor McDavid's tally in the third period. Kulak continues to impress in a depth role on the blue line, earning a career-high 23 points with 103 shots on net, 98 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 67 appearances. While he's been a good stabilizing presence for the Oilers, his lack of big numbers in non-scoring areas limits his fantasy appeal to deep formats.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

POST-RAW | Brett Kulak 03.13.25

MARCH 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Mason McTavish scores twice as the Ducks defeat the Oilers 6-2

Mason McTavish had a pair of goals and Jackson LaCombe and Cutter Gauthier each had three assists as the Anaheim Ducks scored four goals in the final eight minutes of the first per...

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected back Tuesday Kulak (illness) is slated to play versus the Ducks on Tuesday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Kulak was absent from Monday's practice but appears to have recovered from his illness ahead of Tuesday's tilt. The defenseman has already set new career highs in goals (seven), points (21) and average ice time (20:06) with games still remaining. With Kulak healthy, Cam Dineen and Troy Stecher are set to serve as healthy scratches.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Kulak is dealing with an illness and did not skate Monday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Impact Edmonton recalled Cam Dineen from AHL Bakersfield on Monday, so Kulak's availability for Tuesday's game against the Ducks is in question. Kulak has yet to miss a game this season. If the left-shot blueliner can't suit up Tuesday, Troy Stecher or Dineen will fill his spot in the lineup.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets career high in goals Kulak scored a goal on five shots and blocked eight shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Kulak now has a career-high seven goals this season after tying Thursday's game at 1-1 in the first period. He's also two points away from a new career high after reaching the 20-point mark for the third time in four years. On top of his slight gains on offense, the eight blocks Thursday represented a season high. The 31-year-old defenseman has 91 blocks, 94 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 59 appearances as he works toward a career year nearly across the board.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers vs Oilers Highlights | 2.27.25

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Schmidt and Verhaeghe score in the 3rd, Panthers top Oilers 4-3 in Cup final rematch

Nate Schmidt and Carter Verhaeghe had third-period goals, Anton Lundell had a goal and two assists and the Florida Panthers topped the Edmonton Oilers 4-3

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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