WELCOME HOME, KULI

Winning the Stanley Cup in South Florida was a full-circle moment for Dmitry Kulikov. Picked 14th overall in the 2009 NHL Draft, the blueliner spent his first seven seasons with the Cats. He then journey-manned with seven teams over six seasons before returning to South Florida as a free agent ahead of the 2023-2024 campaign. Kulikov made one of the most impactful plays of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, clearing a loose puck in front of the Florida net in the second period of Game 7. His quickness set up Sam Reinhart for the Cup-winning goal. The Panthers were happy to welcome Kulikov home!