Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two helpers in Tuesday's loss
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Barkov recorded two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.
The 27-year-old center extended his point streak to eight games with another strong performance, and Barkov has piled up two goals and 13 points over that stretch. The surge has carried him up to 18 goals and 63 points through 57 games on the season, and Florida will need him to stay healthy over the final weeks if the team is going to lock up a playoff spot.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Now tied as top Panther of all-time
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Barkov scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-2 win over the Devils.
Barkov is on a six-game, 10-point scoring streak (two goals, eight assists). With the points, he tied Jonathan Huberdeau for the most points in Panthers history at 613. Barkov has 238 goals and 375 assists in 651 NHL games.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Sets up overtime goal
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Barkov notched an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Barkov set up Brandon Montour on the game-winning goal 2:43 into the extra session. With four points over three games since he returned from a hand injury, Barkov is right back to producing at his usual level. The 27-year-old center is up to 17 goals, 37 assists, 159 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 52 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Pots game-winner Tuesday
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Barkov scored the game-winning goal on five shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights.
He converted a strong Panthers forecheck into a 2-0 lead early in the second period, and Sergei Bobrovsky made it stick from there. Barkov has missed 14 games this season due to various injuries, but when he's been on the ice he's been his usual productive self, racking up 17 goals and 53 points in 51 contests. The 27-year-old also remains clutch for Florida -- Tuesday's GWG was his fifth of the season, marking the third straight campaign and the sixth of his career in which he's scored at least five game-winners.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two points in return from injury
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Barkov (hand) picked up two assists Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Penguins.
He had missed three games due to injury and looked strong in his return. Barkov made a sweet cross-ice pass from the right corner to Aaron Ekblad, who made no mistake on a second-period power play. His shot late in the second created a rebound that Eetu Luostarinen poked in from the crease. It was Barkov's first multi-point game in the last eight. He delivered three points Jan. 28 against Boston.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Playing Saturday
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Barkov (hand) is practicing Saturday and will be in the lineup versus Pittsburgh, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov has missed the last three games with his hand injury. He is expected to return to the top line, as well as the top power-play unit. The talented Finn has 16 goals and 50 points in 49 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Not playing Thursday
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Barkov (hand) won't play Thursday versus Nashville, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
This will be the third straight game Barkov will miss due to his injury. The talented center has 16 goals and 34 assists in 50 games, but he's missed 13 contests with various injuries this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Game-time decision
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Barkov (hand) will be a game-time call for Thursday's matchup with Nashville, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov has missed the last two games with his hand injury. Check back for another update on the 27-year-old pivot, who's racked up 16 goals and 50 points through 49 contests this season, prior to puck drop versus the Predators.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Out Tuesday
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Barkov (hand) won't play Tuesday against the Lightning, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
Barkov will miss a second consecutive game with the lingering hand injury. The 27-year-old center has 16 goals and 34 assists in 49 games this season. Anton Lundell should take over on the top line while Barkov remains sidelined.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Not playing Friday
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Barkov (hand) will not play against Buffalo on Friday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
Barkov has been dealing with a lingering hand problem and it will force him out of the lineup Friday. Barkov has 16 goals and 50 points in 49 games this season following an 88-point campaign in 2021-22. The talented Finn has 22 points with the man-advantage this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Big goal leads to win
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Barkov (hand) scored a goal Thursday in a 6-3 win over the Capitals.
He scored what ended up as the winner at 17:03 of the second when he kept the puck on a 2-on-1 rush and scored on a no-look shot through Darcy Kuemper's five-hole. Barkov has 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in his past 16 games.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Good to go
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Barkov (hand) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Colorado.
Barkov will return to a line between Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell after missing Thursday's contest versus San Jose. He has racked up 14 goals, 33 assists, 128 shots on net and 31 blocks in 43 games this season. Colin White will be a healthy scratch.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Game-time decision
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Barkov (hand) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Colorado, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov is expected to take part in the pregame warmups before a decision on his availability is made. He sat out Thursday's contest versus San Jose. Barkov has accounted for 14 goals and 47 points in 43 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Could play Saturday
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Per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, Barkov (hand) has a good chance of playing Saturday versus Colorado, according to coach Paul Maurice.
Barkov skated before practice in a non-contact jersey and did not participate in practice, but Maurice said afterwards 'there's a good chance' that Barkov could play Saturday as 'he's not too far off'. Barkov has 14 goals and 47 points in 43 games after missing Thursday's contest versus the Sharks.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Skating before practice Friday
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Barkov (hand) is skating before practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov missed Thursday's tilt versus San Jose and is looking questionable at best to play Saturday against the Avalanche. Barkov has 14 goals and 47 points in 43 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Will not play Thursday
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Barkov (hand) will not play Thursday versus San Jose, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
Barkov has missed practice the last two days and the Panthers decided that he would be unable to go. Barkov saw his 11-game point streak come to an end Monday. The talented center has 14 goals and 47 points in 43 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Downgraded to game-time call
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Barkov -- who is dealing with a hand injury -- will likely be a game-time decision against the Sharks on Thursday, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov was originally expected to be ready to play Thursday but he's been unable to practice with the team for the past two days. Prior to the All-Star break, the Finnish center was rolling on an 11-game point streak during which he racked up five goals and 12 assists, including six power-play points.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Should be ready for Thursday
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Barkov (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's matchup with San Jose, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov left Monday's game against Tampa Bay after blocking a shot in the second period. Coach Paul Maurice said following the contest that the injury was not believed to be serious. Barkov is expected to return to the ice for Wednesday's practice after he skipped Tuesday's session. The Panthers captain has racked up 14 goals, 47 points and 128 shots on net in 43 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Three points in wild OT win
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Barkov scored a goal and two assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.
After setting up Brandon Montour for a goal in the second period, Barkov forced OT by beating Jeremy Swayman with only three seconds left in the third. Barkov then found Sam Reinhart for a one-timer just 17 seconds into the extra frame to complete the comeback. Barkov extended his point streak to 11 games in the process, a blistering stretch that has seen the 27-year-old pile up five goals and 17 points.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Six-game, nine-point streak
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Barkov had two assists in a 6-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. Both came on the power play.
Barkov extended his point streak to six games and nine points (three goals, six assists) and has points in eight of his last nine contests (12). Five of the nine points on his current streak have come with the man advantage and another came while shorthanded. Barkov is a dominant fantasy force when healthy, so take advantage of this strong period of play.
