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Jiri Kulich
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vs2026-27 season
- GP
- 8
- G
- 1
- A
- 2
- PTS
- 3
- +/-
- +1
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 9
- TOI/G
- 13:10
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 | vs PHI | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 13:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 17 | @MTL | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 13:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13 | @MTL | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 16:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 12 | vs FLA | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 13:54 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 8 | vs DAL | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 6 | vs MIN | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 13:54 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct 3 | vs CHI | W 4-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 1 | 13:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 1 | @CBJ | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 8:48 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-26 season | ||||||||||
| Nov 1 | vs WSH | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 30 | @BOS | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 28 | vs CBJ | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 19:54 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 25 | @TOR | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 15:24 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | vs TOR | W 5-3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 1 | 16:48 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 22 | vs DET | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 15:42 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 20 | @MTL | L 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs FLA | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 15 | vs OTT | W 8-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 13:48 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 13 | vs COL | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 4 | 16:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 11 | @BOS | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 18:54 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 9 | vs NYR | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:42 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-25 season | ||||||||||
| Apr 17 | vs PHI | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 17:36 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 15 | vs TOR | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 17:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13 | @TBL | L 4-7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 12 | @FLA | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10 | @CBJ | L 2-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 8 | vs CAR | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 14:24 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 6 | vs BOS | W 6-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 3 | 18:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 5 | vs TBL | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 18:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 1 | @OTT | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 5 | 14:18 | 0 | 3 |
| Mar 30 | @WSH | W 8-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 15:18 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 29 | @PHI | L 4-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 14:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 27 | vs PIT | W 7-3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 4 | 19:06 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 25 | vs OTT | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 17:06 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 15 | vs VGK | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12 | @DET | L 3-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 11:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 6 | @TBL | L 5-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 18:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 4 | vs SJS | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 16:42 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 3 | @MTL | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 15:12 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 1 | vs MTL | L 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | 15:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 27 | @CAR | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 11:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | vs ANA | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | vs NYR | W 8-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 17:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 8 | @NSH | L 4-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 15:00 | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 4 | vs CBJ | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 17:30 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2 | vs NJD | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 31 | vs NSH | W 4-3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 2 | 15:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 28 | vs BOS | W 7-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 1 | 13:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | @EDM | L 2-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 16:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 23 | @CGY | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 19:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 21 | @VAN | W 3-2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 3 | 17:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 20 | @SEA | L 4-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16:24 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 6 | vs WSH | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 4 | @VGK | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2 | @COL | L 5-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 16:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 31 | @DAL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 14:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29 | @STL | W 4-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 12:30 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 27 | vs CHI | W 6-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 15:54 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 23 | @NYI | W 7-1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 3 | 14:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21 | @BOS | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 12:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 20 | vs TOR | L 3-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:24 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17 | @MTL | L 1-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 15 | @TOR | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 12:24 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 14 | @WSH | L 2-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 18:36 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 11 | vs NYR | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 12:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 7 | vs UTA | L 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 14:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 5 | vs WPG | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 13:48 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 3 | vs COL | L 4-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 12:24 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 30 | @NYI | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:42 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 29 | vs VAN | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:42 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 27 | vs MIN | L 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | @SJS | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 14:48 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 22 | @ANA | W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 4 | 15:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 20 | @LAK | W 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:00 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 16 | @PHI | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:48 | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 2 | @DET | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | vs DET | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:30 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | vs DAL | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:42 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 19 | @CHI | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 17 | @CBJ | L 4-6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 5 | 14:48 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 12 | vs FLA | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 17:36 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 10 | vs LAK | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 5 | @NJD | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 14:00 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-24 season | ||||||||||
| Nov 25 | @NJD | L 2-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 14:54 | 1 | 0 |
Latest news
Kulich (concussion) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against Ottawa, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Kulich has a goal and three points in eight appearances this season. He didn't participate in line rushes during Monday's or Tuesday's practices, which could lead to him being a healthy scratch against the Senators on Wednesday. If Kulich plays, he might replace Sam Carrick in the lineup.
RotoWire via ESPN · 2d ago
Kulich (concussion) participated in Tuesday's practice and is close to being ready to return, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
Kulich also participated fully in Monday's practice and could be an option against Ottawa on Wednesday. He has missed the last four games while going through concussion protocol.
RotoWire via ESPN · 3d ago
Kulich (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup against Ottawa on Wednesday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
After missing the last four games with a concussion, Kulich fully participated in Monday's practice. He is projected to play on the top line against the Senators. Kulich has one goal, two assists, nine shots on net, three blocked shots and seven hits in eight appearances this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · 4d ago
Kulich has been placed in concussion protocol, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Monday.
Kulich missed Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Washington and won't join his teammates for the California portion of Buffalo's road trip. The Sabres visit San Jose on Tuesday, Anaheim on Thursday and Los Angeles on Saturday. It's unclear when Kulich will be available to return to the lineup. He has one goal, two assists, nine shots on net, three blocked shots and seven hits in eight appearances this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 26
Kulich (face) is back in Buffalo for evaluation and won't play against Washington on Saturday, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Kulich might join the team in California later in the road trip. He took a puck to the face during Friday's practice. Kulich has one goal, two assists, nine shots on net and seven hits in eight appearances this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 24
Kulich exited Friday's practice session early after taking a puck to the face, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Head coach Lindy Ruff didn't have an update on Kulich's status following Friday's practice, as Ruff simply said that Kulich was being evaluated by team doctors. It's not yet clear whether Kulich's injury will impact his status for Saturday's game against Washington, but Tyson Kozak is a candidate to enter the lineup if Kulich is unavailable.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 23
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