Barkov scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 4.
Barkov had been held off the scoresheet in the first three games of the Stanley Cup Finals. He and Brandon Montour were able to set up each other's goals Saturday, but the Panthers' comeback effort fell short. Barkov now has 16 points, 54 shots on net, 49 hits, 16 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 20 playoff contests. The Panthers will need him to build on Saturday's effort, as they face elimination in Tuesday's Game 5.
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Provides two assists Wednesday
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Barkov (lower body) notched two assists in Florida's 4-3 victory over Carolina in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Barkov was initially questionable after he left Monday's victory over the Hurricanes in the first period, but he ended up being leaned on heavily Wednesday with 22:15 of ice time. The 27-year-old's second helper was the primary assist on Matthew Tkachuk's series-winning goal late in the third period. Barkov is up to four goals and 14 points in 16 playoff outings this year. Florida has eliminated Carolina from the playoffs, so he might get a short breather before the Panthers face either Vegas or Dallas in the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Set to play Wednesday
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Barkov (lower body) will play in Game 4 against Carolina on Wednesday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
Barkov left Monday's win over the Hurricanes in the first period, but he was able to participate in Wednesday's morning skate. He's been an important part of the Panthers' playoff success, providing four goals and 12 points in 15 postseason outings this year. Barkov is projected to skate on the top line alongside Carter Verhaeghe and Anthony Duclair in Game 4.
Barkov (lower body) may be good to go for Game 4 against Carolina on Wednesday.
Coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday that the outlook for Barkov is "optimistic" ahead of Game 4. The 27-year-old Barkov left Monday's 1-0 win over the Hurricanes after logging just 3:51 of ice time. He has notched four goals and 12 points in 15 contests this postseason.
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Exits Monday's contest
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Barkov (lower body) was injured Monday against the Hurricanes, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov left during the first period Monday after logging just 3:51 of ice time. He was considered questionable to return but never made it back on the ice, suggesting that he may not be dealing with anything too serious. An update on Barkov's status should be available before Game 4 on Wednesday.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Atones for penalty
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Barkov scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 2.
Barkov took a holding penalty in the second period but scored on his first shift after the Panthers killed it off. He's already picked up three points in two games in the Eastern Conference Finals, matching his output from five contests in the second round. The star center is at four goals, 12 points, 40 shots on net, 36 hits and a plus-6 rating through 14 playoff outings.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: One of each Thursday
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Barkov scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added five hits, went plus-2 and won 30 of 55 faceoffs in Thursday's 3-2 quadruple-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 1.
Barkov put in a strong effort during regulation, scoring the Panthers' first goal and helping out on a Carter Verhaeghe tally a couple of minutes later in the second period. Florida wouldn't score for over five periods, with the drought ending on Matthew Tkachuk's tally at 19:47 of the fourth overtime. Prior to Thursday, Barkov had gone three games without a point. He's at 11 points, 37 shots on net, 36 hits and a plus-5 rating through 13 playoff contests.
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Five-game, seven-point streak
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Barkov scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Toronto in Game 2 on Thursday.
He tied it 2-2 just 19 seconds into the second period when he went low glove side from the top of the left face-off circle after taking a drop pass from his line mate Anthony Duclair. Barkov is on a five-game, seven-point scoring streak (two goals, five assists), and he has nine points in nine games this postseason.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Snags two assists
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Barkov recorded a pair of helpers in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Barkov is riding a four-game point streak and has written his name on the scoresheet in all but two of his eight postseason contests. While the 27-year-old center hasn't been scoring goals, he has just one goal on 23 shots in the playoffs, he continues to rack up helpers with seven total. The fact that Barkov is averaging nearly three shots per game should see him find the back of the net sooner rather than later but should provide plenty of fantasy value regardless.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Notches assist Wednesday
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Barkov garnered an assist against the Bruins in Game 2 on Wednesday.
Barkov has registered points in eight of his last 10 contests, racking up a combined three goals and 10 assists, including four power-play points. The 27-year-old Finn should continue to produce at a top-level heading into the rest of the series and is cemented on both the first line and No. 1 power-play unit.
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Three points including GWG
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Barkov picked up two goals and an assist in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Senators.
His tallies came in a smorgasbord of categories -- after potting a power-play goal in the first period, Barkov notched what proved to be the game-winner early in the second while Florida was short-handed. His helper also came on the power play for good measure. The 27-year-old is up to 75 points on the season (22 goals and 53 assists) in 65 games, the fourth time in his career he's reached that mark.
