New Jersey Has A Deep Offense Former New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has hit a massive milestone, as he played in his 1000th career NHL game on Jan. 29. The 34-year-old defenseman also made an impact during it, as he recorded an assist and a plus-1 rating in the Florida Panthers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/]' 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/]. Kulikov is currently in his 16th NHL season, and he is still a solid shutdown defender. In 52 games this season with the Panthers, the 6-foot-1 blueliner has three goals, 11 points, 90 hits, and a plus-7 rating. This is after he had one goal and 20 points in 76 games last season with the Cats. Dmitry Kulikov [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyNDgyMDg5MDY3NDg4ODk2/usatsi_15785738.jpg] Dmitry Kulikov Kulikov appeared in 38 games for the Devils during the 2020-21 season, where he had two assists, 39 blocks, and 72 hits. His time in New Jersey ended when he was a fourth-round pick later that campaign. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Google News [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMTgxMTEyNTIzMzM1Mjk2/google-news.png] Google News Stay updated with the most interesting Devils stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwpeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
