Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov collected four points in Friday's NHL Global Series games against Dallas in Finland, finishing a 6-4 victory with a goal and three assists. Playing in his hometown, Tampere, Barkov became the fourth player in league history to record four points in a regular-season game outside North America. Following a two-week absence with a lower-body injury, Barkov has needed no time to hit form, recording six points (two goals, four assists in two games. He's up to seven points (two goals, five assists) in four games for the campaign. The Panthers captain gets another chance to rock in front of Finnish fans on Saturday in a rematch with the Stars.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will return to action on Monday versus Buffalo. The Panthers captain has been out for eight games with a lower-body injury. He makes his comeback at a good time, as Florida is set to travel to his native Finland for a couple of games later in the week. Barkov goes back to the top line, bumping Sam Bennett to the second. Anton Lundell heads to the third line, losing a large chunk of his fantasy value. However, he's been very productive in recent games and could still make noise in a favorable matchup on Monday.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) was back in practice on Saturday. He will miss an eighth consecutive game on Saturday versus the Islanders, but Barkov looks to be on track to rejoin the action before the team heads to his native Finland for a pair of games late next week. Barkov's return will bump Anton Lundell away from the top six. He has been outstanding during his absence on the second line, producing five goals and three assists in the past six games. Barkov's return will also affect Sam Bennett's usage, as he has been filling in for the Panthers captain as the first-line center. Bennett has a chance to score in a fourth consecutive game on Saturday.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. The Panthers captain suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Ottawa and heads to the shelf with one assist through the first two games of the season. Sam Bennett will take over as the first-line center on Saturday versus Buffalo. With Matthew Tkachuk (illness) also unavailable for the game, Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen will join the top six for Saturday's matchup.
Aleksander Barkov Under Evaluation For A Lower-Body Injury
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) is under evaluation after getting hurt near the end of the game against Ottawa on Thursday. Barkov crashed into the boards when he tried to prevent an empty-net goal. He couldn't put weight on his right leg. The team returns to action on Saturday in a road contest against Buffalo. With two games played, Barkov boasts one assist and two shots for the season. If the Panthers captain is forced to miss time, Sam Bennett should take over as the first-line center, with Anton Lundell moving up to the second and Eetu Luostarinen potentially shifting from the wing to the center on the third line.
Aleksander Barkov Establishes New Panthers Record With Eighth Multi-Point Outing
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 victory over Edmonton, recording his eighth multi-point outing of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It marks the most multi-point games ever in a single postseason by a Panthers player. Barkov shook off an upper-body injury to jump back into the lineup on Thursday and had an impact all over the ice. In addition to his points, the Panthers captain amassed one block and two hits while winning 12 of his 19 faceoffs. The Finnish star has been hot throughout the playoffs and leads his team with 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 20 games.
Aleksander Barkov Will Play In Game 3 Versus Oilers
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Thursday. He has been deemed good to go after getting hurt in Game 2 on Monday night. Barkov has scored six goals in the 2024 playoffs and is tied for the team lead in overall scoring with 19 points in 19 games. The Panthers captain is also playing a key role defensively in the Final against Connor McDavid, who has been limited to one assist and nine shots on goal in the series.
Aleksander Barkov Practices On Wednesday, Will Travel To Edmonton
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) participated fully in Wednesday's practice and will travel with the team to Edmonton. Barkov was back on the ice after missing the final 9:28 of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday after taking a high hit from Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said that a final decision on Barkov's availability for Thursday's Game 3 will be taken after the team has arrived in Edmonton. But it looks like the two-time Selke Trophy winner will be good to go for the contest. Barkov has tallied two assists in the Final and is averaging a point per game for the 2024 playoffs, with six goals and 13 assists registered in 19 outings,
Aleksander Barkov Sends Out Two Assists In Impressive Win
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov registered two assists as the team started the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with a 3-0 win over the Oilers. Barkov combined with Sam Reinhart to help Carter Verhaeghe open the scoring in the contest with 3:59 played and tallied the lone assist when Eetu Luostarinen iced the game with an empty-netter. This was Barkov's seventh multi-point game of the 2024 postseason. He's up to 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 18 games with 47 shots on goal while also boasting 40 hits.
Aleksander Barkov Enjoys Second Consecutive Multi-Point Game
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov recorded a pair of power-play assists to post his second consecutive multi-point game in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against the Rangers. He had his first helper in the second period when Carter Verhaeghe scored and picked up another assist on Sam Reinhart's game-winner 1:12 into overtime. Barkov has returned to form after going four straight games without a single point. The Panthers captain has totaled 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 15 games during the team's playoff run.
Aleksander Barkov Hits Game-Winner In Comeback Victory
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov scored the game-winning goal as the team completed a comeback from a two-goal deficit on Sunday against Boston. The Bruins grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period, but goals from Barkov, Anton Lundell, and Sam Bennett put the Panthers 3-1 up in the series. Barkov finished the scoring in the contest with 7:31 played in the third period. His fifth postseason goal of the year helped him to extend his point streak to five games. The Panthers captain registered only two points through the first four playoff games but has exploded for 11 points in five games since.
Aleksander Barkov Notches Four Points In Game 2 Victory
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov erupted for two goals and two assists as the team tied the series against Boston at one with a big 6-1 victory on Wednesday. He posted two even-strength points and also had short-handed and power-play points in the contest, with his first goal being the game-winning marker. After a slow start, Barkov has put together a very strong three-game stretch with four goals and four assists. This gives him 10 points (four goals, six assists) in seven games for the playoffs.
Aleksander Barkov, Aaron Ekblad Expected To Return Tuesday
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) are both expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's pivotal game against the Boston Bruins. Barkov has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury, while Ekblad has missed the past six games with a lower-body ailment. "Barkov is close," Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said before Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Flyers. "Ekblad is right on schedule. He was kind of middle of next week, that was the idea. Next week sometime is probably a more accurate way to put it." Barkov has recorded 18 goals and 66 points across 62 games on the season, adding 170 shots on goal and a plus-23 rating. Ekblad has tallied four goals and 17 points in 47 games, adding 78 hits and a plus-26 rating to his ledger.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov will miss his second straight game on Saturday due to a lower-body injury. The Panthers captain sat out a 3-0 loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday and will not participate in a tilt with the high-octane New York Rangers on Saturday. Barkov has tallied 18 goals and 66 points across 62 games on the season, adding 170 shots on goal and a hefty plus-23 rating to his ledger. Both the Panthers and Rangers are in the mix for the Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular-season team as Florida sits three points back of the first-place Boston Bruins with two games in hand while the Rangers are just one point back with one game in hand.
Aleksander Barkov Shines With Three Points Versus Dallas
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov put in a big-boy performance against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, leading the way in a 4-3 win with two goals and one assist. The Stars shocked the visitors by jumping to a 3-0 lead, but the Panthers were still able to continue their road success, with Barkov picking up all of his points in power-play situations. Having registered 31 career multi-goal games, Barkov is now tied with Pavel Bure and Olli Jokinen for the most in Panthers history. 2023-24 has been another very productive year for Barkov, who sits on 66 points (18 goals, 48 assists) with 60 games played. He's had 41 points (nine goals, 32 assists) in 33 appearances on the road as Florida has gone a superb 24-6-2 away from home.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) has joined the team for pregame warmups ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Coyotes, signaling his return to the lineup. The Panthers captain has been unavailable for three games while working his way back from a lower-body injury. Barkov got hurt following a hot start to the month, which saw him collect eight points in seven games. He's racked up a team-high 35 assists and 46 points in 40 games this season. Steven Lorentz will exit the lineup on Wednesday, with Barkov linking up with Evan Rodrigues and Mackie Samoskevich to start the game.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will remain out of the lineup for Friday's contest versus the visiting Minnesota Wild. The all-world pivot missed Wednesday's overtime loss to the Red Wings, and Panthers head coach Paul Maurice stated that Barkov will not go against the Wild if he is not 100 percent healthy. It's been a big season for the Finn, as Barkov has recorded 11 goals and 46 points on 117 shots across 40 games on the campaign, even with a diminished 19:21 of ice time per game -- nearly a minute less per contest than a season ago. Anton Lundell skated between Sam Reinhart and Eetu Luostarinen in Barkov's absence on Wednesday, while Sam Bennett moved back onto the No. 1 power-play unit.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will not suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. Barkov left Monday's overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks late in the third period and he could potentially miss Friday's contest against the Minnesota Wild as well. "He has a lower-body injury that we want to completely heal because it is not an issue right now," Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said. "If he is at 95 percent for the Minnesota game, he won't go in that one either." It's been another big season for the 200-foot pivot, who has notched 11 goals and 46 points across 40 games, registering 117 shots on goal in a decreased 19:21 of average ice time per game.
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov exited Thursday's 4-1 win against Vegas with an upper-body injury. He took an elbow to the face from Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez and logged less than five minutes of action. The Panthers also finished without Evan Rodrigues (lower body), who saw only 3:05 of ice time. The team pulled off an impressive victory in the Stanley Cup Finals rematch without the two, but it will be tough to replace them if the players are sidelined for the upcoming games. Barkov is Florida's second-leading scorer with 39 points (11 goals, 28 assists) across 25 outings, and Rodrigues has notched 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists) in 38 contests.
Aleksander Barkov Delivers Three Assists In Wednesday's Win
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov had a three-assist outing in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Tampa Bay. Barkov's playmaking helped the Panthers grab a 2-0 lead in the battle between Florida state neighbors, and he capped off his hat trick of assists with a helper on Sam Reinhart's short-handed goal 3:11 into the third period, which ended up as the game-winning goal. The Panthers captain grabbed another franchise record to his name with the outing, as he now boasts 90 career multi-assist games, and no player has managed more with the team. Five of the games have come this season, and Barkov has posted multiple assists in back-to-back outings. He's totaled 24 helpers overall in 31 games in 2023-24, adding 11 goals.
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