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1:00Highlights: Blackhawks at Sabres (12/27)
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| Regular Season | 2 | 5 | -4 | 16:22 | 4 |
Top Jiri Kulich News
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Doubtful for Tuesday's game
Kulich is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Utah due to an unspecified issue, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Kulich was unable to finish Saturday's game against the Capitals due to his issue, but Ruff said that the issue isn't a physical concern or an injury. Kulich will presumably be sidelined for at least one game and should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Two-point effort in Friday's win
Kulich scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Friday's 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Kulich has scored three times over the last five games, and his helper was the first of the year. The 21-year-old is working on building chemistry with Tage Thompson on the top line, and if that partnership sticks, it could boost Kulich's fantasy profile. With four points, 16 shots, 10 blocks and a minus-4 rating over eight appearances, the 21-year-old is already trending toward carrying value in deeper formats.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Deposits goal Monday
Kulich scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.
Kulich has two goals over his last three games. After a brief stint on the fourth line, he's returned to a top-line role alongside Tage Thompson. Fantasy managers still need to see some consistency out of Kulich, but he's worth a speculative look as long as he's receiving prominent minutes. He's added 13 shots on net, seven blocked shots, three hits and a minus-6 rating over six appearances this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Pots empty-netter
Kulich scored an empty-net goal, logged two hits, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Senators.
With Tage Thompson moving back to center in the absence of Josh Norris (upper body), Kulich dropped to the fourth line for this game. The empty-netter was Kulich's first goal and point of the season. He's added eight shots on net, six blocked shots, three hits and a minus-6 rating over four outings. If he remains in a bottom-six role, the 21-year-old won't have much fantasy appeal, but it's possible he spends the season floating around the lineup as necessary.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Practices, set to return
Kulich (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's practice and should play in Wednesday's preseason game versus Pittsburgh, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Kulich had been day-to-day since Thursday after tweaking a muscle. He produced 15 goals, 24 points and 134 shots on net across 62 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Kulich will probably occupy a middle-six role with the Sabres this campaign.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Unavailable Saturday
Kulich (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup versus Detroit on Saturday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Kulich also didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against Detroit after tweaking a muscle. The 21-year-old had 15 goals and nine assists over 62 regular-season games in 2024-25. He remains day-to-day, leaving a return versus Pittsburgh on Wednesday as a possibility.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Tweaks a muscle
Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Kulich will be out of the lineup for a day or two after tweaking a muscle, according to coach Lindy Ruff on Thursday.
Kulich had a good rookie season in 2024-25, tallying 15 goals and adding nine assists across 62 regular-season appearances. The 28th overall selection in the 2022 NHL Draft, Kulich is expected to start the season as the Sabres' third-line center.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Heads to AHL
Kulich was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Friday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Kulich had 15 goals and 24 points across 62 appearances with Buffalo in his rookie campaign. The regular season is over, and the Sabres didn't make the playoffs, so the 21-year-old will gain additional experience in the minors.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Lights lamp in Sunday's loss
Kulich scored a goal in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Lightning.
Kulich has three points (one goal, two assists) over his last five games. He saw just 12:56 of ice time in this loss, which may be bad news for his ability to stay on the top line to close out the regular season. The 20-year-old has been decent in his rookie year, earning 15 goals, 24 points, 130 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating across 60 appearances.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Deals assist in Thursday's loss
Kulich notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Kulich has two helpers over his last three games but no goals over his last seven outings despite taking 13 shots on net in that span. The 20-year-old has remained in a top-six role amid his scoring struggles. For the season, he's at 23 points, 124 shots on net, 38 hits and 34 blocked shots across 58 appearances in his first full NHL campaign.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Lights lamp twice in win
Kulich scored two goals in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Penguins.
Both goals came in the second period, but they came against different goalies as Kulich helped chase Tristan Jarry from the game before greeting Alex Nedeljkovic with a tally midway through the frame. Kulich is up to 14 goals and 21 points over 51 appearances in his first full NHL campaign, and the 20-year-old is beginning to look like a bit of a steal as the No. 28 overall selection in 2022.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Set to play Tuesday
Kulich (concussion) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Senators, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Kulich was out for four games, but his presence in line rushes on the first line suggests he's ready to return. He has 19 points in 49 appearances this season and could carve out some fantasy value as a streaming option as long as he remains in the top six.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Remains unavailable
Kulich (concussion) won't play against Winnipeg on Sunday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Kulich will miss his fourth straight game, and a timeline for his return remains unclear. He has generated 12 goals, 19 points and 105 shots on net across 49 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Still sidelined
Kulich (concussion) will not play Saturday against the Wild, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
It'll be the third game Kulich has missed since suffering a concussion last weekend. The 20-year-old center has 12 goals and 19 points this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Remains out Thursday
Kulich (concussion) isn't expected to play Thursday in Utah, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Kulich will miss his second straight game while in the concussion protocol. He has 12 goals and 19 points in 49 appearances in 2024-25. His next chance to return will come Saturday in Minnesota.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: In concussion protocol
Kulich has entered the concussion protocol Sunday after leaving Saturday's game against Vegas, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Coach Lindy Ruff said Kulich is feeling "worse" Sunday after taking a hard hit from Brett Howden in Saturday's contest, so the center will now be sidelined until he can clear the protocol, which likely rules him out for Monday's game in Boston. The 20-year-old Kulich has 12 goals and 19 points through 49 games this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Suffers injury Saturday
Kulich (upper body) left Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Vegas in the second period and did not return, Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site reports.
Kulich sustained the injury after taking a hard hit from Vegas forward Brett Howden. According to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News, head coach Lindy Ruff thought Kulich was doing "pretty good" after Saturday's victory. However, the 20-year-old forward will be evaluated further before Monday's road matchup versus Boston. Kulich entered Saturday's action with 12 goals, 103 shots on net and 19 points in 48 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Back in lineup Wednesday
Kulich (illness) will play Wednesday versus the Red Wings.
Kulich missed two games due to the illness. The 20-year-old will line up as a center, but it's unclear what line he'll be on, which will likely be revealed at warmups. He has a modest three points over his last 10 contests.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Will not play Monday
Kulich (illness) will miss Monday's game versus Edmonton, Lance Lykowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Kulich was unable to play Saturday in Florida due to the illness. The talented 20-year-old has 12 goals and seven assists over 47 games this season. Jordan Greenway (illness) could reenter the lineup if healthy, otherwise Josh Dunne will make his second straight appearance for the Sabres.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Not playing Saturday
Kulich (illness) will miss Saturday's game in Florida, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Kulich had had a solid rookie season, earning 12 goals and 19 points in 47 outings. He has yet to pick up a point on the man advantage despite averaging 1:31 of ice time on the power play. Kulich could return as early as Monday versus Edmonton. Josh Dunne or Isak Rosen could replace Kulich in Saturday's lineup.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Kadan, CZ |
| Age: 21 |
| Experience: 2 |