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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Scores two goals Friday
Kulich recorded two goals, two shots and four PIM in Friday's 4-3 win over the Predators.
Kulich is going through a very productive stretch both as a scorer and playmaker, and the 20-year-old continues to show he has a bright future in the NHL every time he steps on the ice. This two-goal effort extended his point streak to three games, and he's notched seven points (four goals, three assists) over his last five appearances. The 20-year-old Czech native has 11 goals and 16 total points in 37 regular-season contests so far.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Scores once but can't strike twice
Kulich scored a goal on seven shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.
Kulich gave the Sabres a 2-1 lead in the second period, but that was the last goal that counted for his team. He was involved in a net-front scramble in the third, but he kicked the puck into the net on a play that didn't hold up under video review. Kulich has four points over his last four outings and appears to be doing fairly well in a top-line role at even strength. He's now at nine goals, four assists, 81 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-1 rating through 35 contests overall.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Racks up three points in win
Kulich scored a goal on three shots, dished two assists and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
Kulich has played on the top line in back-to-back contests since returning from a lower-body injury. It didn't lead to any offense for him Monday in Seattle, but he clicked with Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka in Tuesday's contest. This was Kulich's second three-point game in his career, and it ended a five-game slump. He's at eight goals, four helpers, 73 shots on net, 26 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 33 appearances. Kulich is worth considering in fantasy as long as he's in a prominent spot in the lineup, but he's far from an established scorer in his rookie year.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Removed from IR
Kulich (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
After missing the last four games, Kulich will play in Monday's matchup versus Seattle. He has seven goals, two assists, 21 hits and 64 shots on net in 31 appearances this season. Based on Sunday's practice, Kulich will occupy a top-line role due to the absence of Ryan McLeod (upper body).
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Doubtful for Friday's game
Kulich (lower body) is doubtful for Friday's game against Pittsburgh, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.
Head coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday that Kulich is progressing but doesn't think that he will be an option Friday. The center will miss his fourth straight game after suffering his injury against Washington on Jan. 6. Kulich has seven goals and nine points with 64 shots on goal across 31 games this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Closing in on return
Kulich (lower body), who won't play Wednesday against the Hurricanes, could return as early as Friday against the Penguins, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Kulich sustained a lower-body injury against the Capitals on Jan. 6, and he's been on injured reserve over the past week. While he'll be forced to miss at least one more game, he's trending in the right direction and hasn't yet been ruled out for Friday. Regardless of whether he plays against Pittsburgh, head coach Lindy Ruff said that Kulich will definitely travel with the Sabres on their upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Monday in Seattle.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Is week-to-week
Kulich (lower body) is week-to-week, head coach Lindy Ruff told Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Wednesday. The 20-year-old forward was put on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Kulich suffered the injury during Monday's 4-3 shootout win over Washington. He has seven goals, nine points and 64 shots over 31 appearances in 2024-25. Tyson Kozak, who was recalled from AHL Rochester on Wednesday, might serve in a bottom-six role during Kulich's absence.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Injured in Monday's victory
Kulich sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Capitals, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Kulich recorded one shot, one hit and two PIM in 5:18 of ice time before exiting. Head coach Lindy Ruff said that the 20-year-old will be evaluated Tuesday. If Kulich and Beck Malenstyn (illness) aren't ready for Thursday's road game in Ottawa, the Sabres would need to either call up a forward from AHL Rochester or be forced to roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Kulich has produced seven goals and nine points through 31 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Seals win Sunday
Kulich deposited an empty-net goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
Kulich put Buffalo up 4-2 with an insurance marker at 16:19 of the third period. The 20-year-old registered just two goals over the first two months of the campaign, but he's picked up the pace through 12 games in December with five tallies and two helpers. Kulich has bounced around the lineup this season, but he's currently centering the third line in addition to having a role on the No. 2 power-play unit. The 2022 first-round selection has provided seven goals and nine points through 27 outings.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Records three points Monday
Kulich recorded two goals and an assist in Monday's 7-1 win over the Islanders.
Kulich found the twine late in the first period with a wrister to give Buffalo a two-goal advantage, and he later added an unassisted goal to round out the scoring in the final stages of the third frame. He's up to six goals on the season, and this was also the first time recorded two goals, or more than one point, in a single game in 2024-25.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Lights lamp Saturday
Kulich tallied a goal, two shots and a plus-1 rating during Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.
Kulich netted the game at two-apiece in the second period and has two goals over his last three games after being held off the scoresheet for the previous six outings. The Sabres are high on the 28th overall pick from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, but Kulich has yet to establish himself as much of a fantasy asset.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Pots goal late in loss
Kulich scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Utah.
Kulich tallied at 17:40 of the third period, which was too late to make much of a difference in the game. The 20-year-old forward snapped a six-game point drought with the tally. He's up to three goals, 41 shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-1 rating over 18 appearances, and he's yet to log an assist. While he has a bright future, his current performance doesn't rise to the level of fantasy relevance in most formats.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Wins it in overtime
Kulich scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.
Kulich scored at 4:00 of overtime, following up a rebound to complete the Sabres' comeback from a 2-0 deficit. This was his first point in three appearances since he returned from AHL Rochester. Kulich has seen third-line usage for the most part, though as a young player, his ice time may fluctuate with his performance. He has two goals, 25 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-1 rating over 11 NHL appearances in 2024-25 while averaging 14:07 per game.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Called up Friday
Kulich was called up from AHL Rochester on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Kulich will take the roster spot of Tage Thompson (lower body), who was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Kulich could be an option to play Saturday versus the Flyers if Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) can't suit up. Through eight NHL appearances this season, Kulich has a goal, 17 shots on net and eight hits.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Sent to AHL
Kulich was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.
Kulich has a goal, 17 shots and eight hits in eight appearances with the Sabres in 2024-25. Zach Benson (lower body) was activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Nets first NHL goal
Kulich scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Kulich has been scratched twice over the first six games of the season, but he's making a case to be a regular. He was in the lineup over Jack Quinn in Thursday's game as head coach Lindy Ruff looks for ways to spark his struggling second line. Kulich is up to nine shots on net, four hits and three blocked shots through four appearances and should be a candidate for middle-six minutes and power-play time.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Remaining with Buffalo
Kulich will remain on the Sabres' roster after Nicolas Aube-Kubel (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Kulich didn't appear in the Sabres' regular-season opener against the Devils on Friday but logged 14:00 of ice time during Saturday's defeat. While he'll likely spend time in the AHL this year, he'll have more time to make an early-season impact with Buffalo since Aube-Kubel will be forced to miss at least a week.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Returns to AHL
Kulich was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.
Kulich will return to the AHL after helping Czechia capture the bronze medal at the 2024 World Junior Championship. The 19-year-old forward produced six goals and 12 points in seven games at the tournament. Kulich has 16 goals and 22 points over 23 games at the AHL level this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Joining Czech WJC team
Kulich was assigned to the Czech World Junior team Friday.
Kulich will link up with the Czech squad for the 2024 World Junior Championship. The 19-year-old center has racked up 16 goals and six assists in 23 games for AHL Rochester this season and could be in line for a call-up to the NHL team once his international commitments are fulfilled.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Returns to AHL
Kulich was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Wednesday.
Kulich made his NHL debut in Saturday's 7-2 loss to New Jersey. He had a minus-1 rating and one shot in 14:53 of ice time during that contest. Kulich also has 11 goals and 17 points in 16 outings with AHL Rochester in 2022-23.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 5-11, 178 lbs |
Birthplace: Kadan, CZ |
Age: 20 |
Experience: 1 |