MATT CULLEN
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NEWS
Wed, Jul 10, 2019

12:21 PM - Matt Cullen () announced his retirement Wednesday.

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

10:29 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) told reporters Thursday that he would talk it over with his family about whether to retire ahead of next season, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Mon, Apr 01, 2019

2:04 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) had a goal and an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Wed, Mar 27, 2019

11:46 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) found the back of the net against the Rangers on Monday, ending his 27-game goal drought.

Wed, Feb 27, 2019

1:06 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) garnered a helper versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

10:51 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) was bumped up to the Pens' third line against Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Fri, Jan 04, 2019

11:35 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-0 win over the Jets.

Mon, Dec 24, 2018

3:25 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) has two points and 10 shots on net in seven games since returning from a lengthy lower-body injury.

Wed, Dec 05, 2018

2:07 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (lower body) took the ice prior to Wednesday's practice, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Fri, Oct 19, 2018

12:56 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) is still searching for his first point of the 2018-19 campaign.

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

5:15 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored on his only shot while playing 11:28 during a 5-1 preseason victory over the Sabres on Wednesday.

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

7:10 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) registered two goals and an assist in Saturday's 7-3 victory over Columbus.

Sun, Jul 01, 2018

9:39 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) penned a one-year, $650,000 contract with the Penguins on Sunday.

Mon, Feb 19, 2018

11:20 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) scored a goal and added an assist during Monday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Sat, Feb 17, 2018

8:55 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) (undisclosed) will take part in Saturday's game against the Ducks, Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune reports.

6:25 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup after missing practice Friday for maintenance purposes, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Sun, Jan 21, 2018

6:15 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) earned his 700th career point Saturday in a 5-2 home win over the Lightning, as he was the primary distributor on Marcus Foligno's goal in the third period.

Tue, Jan 02, 2018

10:03 PM - Matt Cullen (Min) scored twice and fired five shots on goal in Tuesday's win over the Panthers.

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

9:29 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) had just one shot on goal in 8:48 of ice time in Sunday's win over San Jose.

Fri, Dec 08, 2017

2:31 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) goal drought has reached 16 games.

Thu, Nov 02, 2017

11:29 PM - Matt Cullen (Min) scored his first goal of the season and added a helper in Thursday's win over Montreal.

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

6:08 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) had an assist and two blocks in Thursday's win over Chicago. He also had 1:01 of power-play ice time.

Sat, Sep 30, 2017

3:34 PM - Matt Cullen (Min) (undisclosed) is projected to rejoin the preseason action Saturday against the Stars, Dan Myers of the team's official site reports.

7:26 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) (undisclosed) resumed skating Saturday, ahead of the evening's preseason finale against the visiting Stars, Michael Russo of TheAthletic.com reports.

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

5:17 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) did not play in Thursday's preseason game against St. Louis due to an undisclosed injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

7:55 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) is still considering whether to call it a career, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Sun, Jun 11, 2017

8:04 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) said that he's likely to retire after winning the Stanley Cup on Sunday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

10:53 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (undisclosed) will likely be in the lineup against the Devils on Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Tue, Apr 04, 2017

6:41 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (undisclosed) will be reevaluated Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets.

Fri, Mar 31, 2017

2:33 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (illness) participated in Friday's morning skate and will play against the Rangers, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

12:18 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (illness) missed Thursday's practice, Bill West of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

3:49 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (illness) will be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blackhawks.

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

9:12 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) missed Tuesday's practice due to illness.

Mon, Mar 27, 2017

6:06 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored a first-period goal in Sunday's loss against Philadelphia.

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

3:23 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (undisclosed) will return to Pittsburgh's lineup for Wednesday's game against the Flyers, Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

9:32 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Wednesday's rivalry clash with the Flyers.

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

4:41 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (undisclosed) will miss his third straight game Monday against the Flames.

10:58 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) Mike Sullivan labeled Cullen (undisclosed) as a game-time decision for Monday's tilt with the Flames.

Fri, Mar 10, 2017

3:58 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) will not suit up for Friday's matchup with the Oilers due to an undisclosed injury.

Sat, Feb 04, 2017

6:02 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) collected an assist and finished with a plus-1 rating in a 4-3 OT victory over Columbus on Friday.

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

5:00 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) (foot), who will return to action Friday after missing six games, is expected to see time as Sidney Crosby's left winger, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

9:07 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) will be sidelined for 3-to-4 weeks with a foot injury after blocking a shot in Monday's outing, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Sun, Jan 08, 2017

4:39 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) posted two assists, one on the power play, in a 6-2 victory over the Lightning on Sunday.

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

5:37 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored his seventh goal of the season -- and third in three games -- Thursday against the Panthers.

Sat, Dec 03, 2016

4:53 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) collected an empty-net tally in Friday's 5-3 home win over the Red Wings.

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

4:21 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) practiced as a left winger with Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust during Thursday's practice, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Wed, Nov 02, 2016

11:10 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) recorded a first-period goal -- the eventual game-winner -- against the Ducks on Wednesday.

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

7:08 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored his first goal of the season and added a power-play assist Monday against Colorado.

Mon, Oct 10, 2016

3:02 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) took Sidney Crosby's even-strength lineup spot and centered Conor Sheary and Patric Hornqvist during Monday's practice, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Wed, Aug 17, 2016

1:03 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) agreed to terms on a new one-year deal with the Penguins on Wednesday worth $1 million.

Wed, May 04, 2016

11:18 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored his third goal of the postseason in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over Washington.

Sat, Apr 23, 2016

2:51 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) potted his second game-winning goal in three contests Saturday against the Rangers.

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

6:19 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored an even-strength and a short-handed goal in 16:38 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Capitals.

Sat, Apr 02, 2016

12:12 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored his 14th goal and added an assist in a 5-0 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Sun, Mar 20, 2016

9:35 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) registered a goal and an assist in Sunday's win over the Capitals.

Sun, Mar 13, 2016

12:13 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored his 11th goal -- and third in eight games -- Sunday against the Rangers.

Sat, Feb 27, 2016

5:45 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) is expected to drop back down to the fourth line with the return of Evgeni Malkin on Saturday.

Sat, Feb 06, 2016

5:19 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored his sixth goal of the season Friday but finished with a minus-3 rating against the Lightning.

Fri, Feb 05, 2016

7:00 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) is expected to serve as a center for Pittsburgh's second line with Phil Kessel and Carl Hagelin on Friday and Saturday due to Evgeni Malkin's (lower body) absence, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Sat, Jan 09, 2016

1:21 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) is expected to center a third line with Kevin Porter and Eric Fehr on Saturday in Montreal.

Sat, Jan 02, 2016

5:34 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) netted a shorthanded goal and added an assist Saturday against the Islanders.

Thu, Dec 31, 2015

12:51 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) will skate left wing on a line with Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel to open Thursday's game in Detroit.

Wed, Dec 30, 2015

1:52 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) expected, Cullen will play Wednesday against the Maple Leafs.

Tue, Dec 29, 2015

6:08 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) missed Tuesday's practice with a maintenance day, according to coach Mike Sullivan.

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

5:41 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) deflected a shot from the point into the net in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche.

Sat, Oct 31, 2015

6:17 PM - Matt Cullen (Pit) scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over Toronto.

Mon, Oct 05, 2015

8:30 AM - Matt Cullen (Pit) will start the season as Pittsburgh's fourth-line center and serve as a penalty killer.

Mon, Mar 02, 2015

4:43 PM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) forward Matt Cullen scored the team's lone goal during Monday's loss against the Rangers.

Tue, Oct 07, 2014

9:13 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) forward Matt Cullen has been placed on injured reserve.

Wed, Mar 26, 2014

5:32 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen tallied two goals in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to Colorado.

Fri, Mar 21, 2014

11:17 PM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen scored a goal and registered three assists in Nashville's 6-5 win over Calgary Friday night.

Wed, Mar 05, 2014

5:52 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen was able to play on Tuesday night.

Tue, Mar 04, 2014

5:08 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen skipped practice Monday because of a lower-body injury.

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

8:45 PM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen returned to action on Thursday February 27.

Sat, Feb 22, 2014

7:25 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) of the Predators' forwards are in scoring slumps as the NHL is about ready to resume play.

Sat, Feb 08, 2014

8:54 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's game against the Ducks due to an undisclosed injury.

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

9:26 PM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen returned to action on Thursday February 6.

Wed, Feb 05, 2014

4:31 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen (upper body) practiced fully on Tuesday.

Tue, Jan 28, 2014

8:41 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen (upper body) might return on Tuesday.

Mon, Jan 27, 2014

6:35 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen didn't play in Sunday's loss to Edmonton because of an upper-body injury.

Wed, Nov 27, 2013

4:55 PM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen scored a goal and registered an assist for the Predators in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Columbus.

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

4:40 PM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen had a fantastic night in Thursday's 4-2 win over Toronto.

Sun, Nov 17, 2013

5:43 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen had a goal and an assist in Nashville's 7-2 win Saturday.

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

9:01 PM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen's first goal of the season was the lone Predators marker in a 2-1 shootout loss to Los Angeles Thursday night.

Tue, Oct 08, 2013

6:42 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen will play against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday for the first time since signing with the Nashville Predators.

Sat, Sep 14, 2013

11:33 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Cullen is skating between Viktor Stalberg and Colin Wilson at training camp and the trio may start the regular season together.

Sat, Jul 20, 2013

1:48 PM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Matt Cullen draws first-line minutes, he'll be ready for it.

Sat, Jul 06, 2013

5:32 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Predator Matt Cullen says he spoke with former Nashville player Ryan Suter prior to signing with the team as a free agent.

Fri, Jul 05, 2013

10:20 AM - Matt Cullen (Nsh) Nashville Predators have signed Matt Cullen to a two-year/$7 million contract.

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

2:16 PM - Matt Cullen (Min) Cullen won't get a contract offer from Minnesota, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent Friday.

Wed, Jul 03, 2013

4:47 PM - Matt Cullen (Min) Cullen has garnered "lots of interest" and has fielded numerous calls from teams, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Michael Russo.

Tue, Jun 25, 2013

5:28 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) Wild GM Chuck Fletcher says re-signing Matt Cullen will be "challenging, but not impossible."

Sat, Jun 01, 2013

5:59 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) Cullen, 36, is an unrestricted free agent this summer but he sounds as if he'd like to re-sign with the Minnesota Wild.

Fri, May 31, 2013

10:08 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) Cullen was very disappointed with the Minnesota Wild's first-round exit.

Fri, May 10, 2013

5:52 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) Cullen is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Sat, Apr 27, 2013

7:05 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) a win to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2008, the Wild laid an egg Friday night and the Edmonton Oilers spoiled the party with a 6-1 victory.

Sun, Apr 21, 2013

5:41 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) expected the Minnesota Wild will make a strong attempt to re-sign Matt Cullen in the offseason.

Mon, Apr 15, 2013

10:51 PM - Matt Cullen (Min) Cullen returned to action on Monday April 15.

6:09 AM - Matt Cullen (Min) Cullen (lower body) practiced again on Sunday during an optional skate and could be back in the Minnesota lineup Monday.

Sat, Apr 13, 2013

12:02 PM - Matt Cullen (Min) Cullen (lower body) was a surprise participant in Saturday's optional practice.

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