Brett Kulak is a Canadian defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers in 2025. He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Draft after a strong year with the Vancouver Giants in the WHL. Kulak made his NHL debut with Calgary in 2015 and became a regular by the 2017–18 season. He was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 2018 and signed a three-year deal in 2019. On March 21, 2022, he was traded to the Oilers.
Kulak made an impact with Edmonton, scoring 8 points in 18 regular-season games and playing well in the 2022 playoffs with Tyson Barrie. He played in Game 7 against the Kings the same day his daughter was born. That year, the Oilers reached the Western Conference Final. After the season, Kulak signed a four-year, $11 million contract to stay in Edmonton.
Brett Kulak Stanley Cup Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Brett Kulak has played in two Stanley Cup Finals during his NHL career. His first was in 2021 with the Montreal Canadiens, who lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning. His second was in 2024 with the Edmonton Oilers, who lost to the Florida Panthers. In total, Kulak played 9 games across both Finals, had 3 assists, no goals, and a minus-4 rating, as per Statmuse.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2021 | Tampa Lightning | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Florida Panthers | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Brett Kulak Conference Final Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Brett Kulak has appeared in 3 NHL Conference Finals in his career. In addition to three Conference Finals, Kulak also appeared in a one-off Conference Semifinals held during the 2020-21 NHL season. During this season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs format was changed due to COVID.
His first best-of-seven Conference Finals was in 2022 with the Edmonton Oilers, where they lost to the Colorado Avalanche. He returned in 2024 and 2025, both times with the Oilers against the Dallas Stars. Across all three appearances, Kulak played 15 games, scored 1 goal, added 5 assists for 6 points, and recorded a +8 rating.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Colorado Avalanche | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | Dallas Stars | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | Dallas Stars | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Brett Kulak Division Final Appearances, Wins and Losses
Brett Kulak has made 5 Division Final appearances in his NHL career. He first appeared in 2021 with Montreal, losing to the Winnipeg Jets in 4 games. In 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, he played with Edmonton. The Oilers defeated Calgary in 2022, lost to Vegas in 2023, beat Vancouver in 2024, and defeated Vegas in 2025. Over these 5 series, Kulak played 27 games, recorded 0 goals, 4 assists, and 4 points.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2021 | Winnipeg Jets | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | Calgary Flames | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Vancouver Canucks | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | Vegas Golden Knights | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FAQs on Brett Kulak
A. Kulak grew up on a farm near Stony Plain, Alberta.
A. Brett Kulak is the 27th Oilers player.
A. Brett Kulak plays as a defenseman.
A. Brett Kulak was drafted 105th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2012 NHL Draft.
A. Brett Kulak will earn a base salary of $2,250,000 while carrying a cap hit of $2,750,000.
