ALEKSANDER BARKOV NEWS

Barkov and the Panthers are cleared for takeoff to Finland after captain returns to lineup

Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers are cleared for takeoff

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to rock Barkov (lower body) will return to the lineup Monday against Buffalo, according to Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network.

Impact Following an eight-game absence, Barkov will return to the top line and first power-play unit. He has produced one assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and one hit in two appearances this season. Barkov's return will probably make Ulvis Balinskis a healthy scratch versus the Sabres.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers expect C Aleksander Barkov (LBI) to return Monday vs. Sabres Florida Panthers star center Aleksander Barkov practiced with the team on Saturday for the first time since his Oct.10 lower-body injury and...

OCTOBER 26 • KANSASCITY.COM

Practicing Saturday Barkov (lower body) is practicing with the Panthers on Saturday for the first time since Oct. 10, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Barkov has missed the last seven games after suffering the injury against the Senators. Barkov is expected to return to the Florida lineup next week, ahead of the Panthers' pair of games next Friday and Saturday in his native Finland. Barkov has one assist in two games this season, after generating 23 goals and 57 assists in 73 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk nearing return The reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers could have stars Aleksander Barkov (lower-body injury) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness) back...

OCTOBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Targeting Global Series return Barkov (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup for the Panthers' Global Series matchup with the Stars on Nov. 1, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Barkov, who's been sidelined since Oct. 10, will look to rejoin the Panthers ahead of their series against Dallas in his home country of Finland. It'd certainly provide a major boost to an injury-hampered Florida team. Barkov had 23 goals and 80 points in 73 games last year.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Miller scores winner in OT, Vancouver tops Florida 3-2

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OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers still expecting Aleksander Barkov back by Finland games, if not before

The Florida Panthers may get injured captain Aleksander Barkov back a bit quicker than expected

OCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers say Matthew Tkachuk will be sidelined about a week with an illness

The Florida Panthers will be without forward Matthew Tkachuk for about another week because of an illness, meaning he could wind up missing at least six games

OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers Issue Mildly Positive Update on Aleksander Barkov's Injury Aleksander Barkov’s injury will sideline him through October aiming at playing in Finland.

OCTOBER 13 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Panthers coach: Aleksander Barkov (lower body) out 2-3 weeks Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to be sidelined two to three weeks with a lower-body injury, head coach Paul Maurice...

OCTOBER 12 • SACBEE.COM

Florida Panthers lack pushback in losing to Buffalo in 1st game without captain Aleksander Barkov

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice isn't ready to jump to conclusions following one loss on how his defending Stanley Cup champions will hold up with captain Aleksander Barkov exp...

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to miss 2-3 weeks Barkov (lower body) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks but could return before the team travels to Finland for the NHL Global Series in November. Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official...

Impact Florida's final contest before heading to Europe is Oct. 28 against Buffalo. Barkov was injured late in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Ottawa. With Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk (illness) unavailable to play Saturday versus the Sabres, Anton Lundell will be on the top line, and Patrick Giles will draw into the lineup.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Sabres Barkov (lower body) didn't practice Saturday and will miss the Panthers' road matchup with the Sabres, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact While the extent of Barkov's injury is still unclear, the Panthers will be without their captain for at least one game. The 29-year-old center had one assist in two games this year after posting 23 goals and 80 points across 73 contests in 2023-24. The earliest Barkov could return would be Monday against the Bruins. Anton Lundell figures to move into a top-six role in his absence with Patrick Giles slotting into the lineup.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ullmark stars in Ottawa debut, Senators beat the Stanley Cup champion Panthers 3-1

Linus Ullmark made 30 saves in his first game for Ottawa, helping the Senators open the season with a 3-1 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Thursday night

OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers lose captain Aleksander Barkov late in 3rd period of loss to Senators

The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers lost captain Aleksander Barkov to an injury late in the third period of their 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night

OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurt late in loss Barkov sustained a lower-body injury late in Thursday's game versus the Senators, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Barkov will be evaluated through Friday, leaving his status for Saturday's road game in Buffalo in doubt. The center crashed feet first into the boards while trying to break up Tim Stutzle's empty-net goal. Barkov was unable to put weight on his right leg when he left the ice.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Practice: Aleksander Barkov - 10/7/24 | Florida Panthers Barkov talks Opening Night following Monday's practice at Baptist Health IcePlex.

OCTOBER 7 • NHL.COM

Top 50 Right Now: Aleksander Barkov | NHL.com Aleksander Barkov is ranked as the 8th-best player in the league

OCTOBER 7 • NHL.COM

From the Stanley Cup champion Panthers and beyond, the NHL is shooting for another best season ever

The Stanley Cup has found a home in South Florida after the Panthers finished on top at the end of what some considered the best NHL season in history

OCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defending champion Panthers head stacked Atlantic Division dominated by Bruins, Lightning and Leafs

The Stanley Cup is back in the Atlantic Division, though this time a little further south after the Florida Panthers won their first title

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barkov continues supporting children's hospital with Cup visit, donation | NHL.com Panthers captain keeps up tradition, visits hospital with new friend

SEPTEMBER 22 • NHL.COM

Media Day: Aleksander Barkov | Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov and the Panthers are ready to defend their Stanley Cup.

SEPTEMBER 20 • NHL.COM

2024 Golf Classic: Aleksander Barkov | Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov talks helping the community, his summer with the Stanley Cup and more!

SEPTEMBER 16 • NHL.COM

2023-24 Season Rewind: Aleksander Barkov | Florida Panthers Cats captain took home his second Selke Trophy and a Stanley Cup in 2023-24

SEPTEMBER 10 • NHL.COM