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Aleksander Barkov Possibly Seriously Injured by Massive Hit in Game 2 Against Tampa Bay

Florida Panthers fans are holding their collective breaths after captain Aleksander Barkov was hurt following a questionable hit from Tampa's Brandon Hagel.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Aleksander Barkov’s stance on Panthers’ playoff run will get fans pumped

Although Florida Panthers winger Aleksander Barkov was hit with a discouraging injury update, his mentality hasn’t wavered in the slightest. After the Panthers finished with a 47-31-4 record, they underperformed compared to last season.

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NHL News / Little Box Cats / April 14

Gameday 81: Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers

The Florida Panthers (47-29-4) will play their finale home game of the rgular season when the host New York Rangers (37-36-7) tonight at Amerant Bank Arena.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Barkov, Reinhart and Forsling return to Panthers lineup against Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers will see a boost to their lineup Tuesday against the Atlantic Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs as three key players are set to return.

Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / April 8

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Gustav Forsling return to lineup vs. Maple Leafs

Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Florida Panthers are receiving a major boost to their lineup. Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart and Gustav Forsling are all returning from injury, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confirmed Tuesday via Sportsnet’s Luke Fox.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5

Panthers HC provides injury updates on key players

As the Florida Panthers gear up for a repeat run at the Stanley Cup, head coach Paul Maurice provided injury updates on Saturday on several key players.

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Panthers hit with another discouraging Aleksander Barkov update

The Florida Panthers were without Aleksander Barkov in their recent clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Barkov suffered an injury on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

The Florida Panthers Are Without Top Forward for the Weekend

Paul Maurice has some news for the Florida Panthers today, and it’s not what the fans want to hear. Aleksander Barkov will miss at least the weekend’s games with an upper-body injury.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 4

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov to miss at least two more games

After already missing Wednesday’s showdown versus the Atlantic Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will be sidelined for at least two more games due to an upper-body ailment, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confirmed Friday per team reporter Jameson Olive.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov gets injury update after missing Leafs game

Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov was banged up in Tuesday night’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and the captain was unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / April 3

Depleted Panthers fall 3-2 to Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers offensive malaise continued in Wednesday night’s key 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in the penultimate meeting between the two bitter Atlantic Division rivals.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov day-to-day with upper-body injury

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov did not suit up for Wednesday’s contest against the Atlantic Division rival Toronto Maple Leafs, with Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confirming postgame that the stalwart center is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, per TSN’s Chris Johnston.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30

Barkov Explains His Laughing at New Teammate Brad Marchand

Brad Marchand’s highly anticipated debut with the Florida Panthers resulted in a win for the defending Stanley Cup champions. But it wasn’t necessarily the victory over the Utah Hockey Club that caught most of the attention from the game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Aleksander Barkov lifts Panthers past Blue Jackets in OT

Captain Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal 29 seconds into overtime and Sergei Bobrovsky made 25 saves to fuel the visiting Florida Panthers to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / March 3

State of Barkov: Florida Captain Leads Panthers over Lightning

SUNRISE — Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov scored a pair of goals and Seth Jones made an immediate impact in his debut in a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 15

4 Nations Face-Off: Finland survives elimination in thriller

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / January 31

Panthers’ Barkov Well Deserving of Being Named Finnish Captain

The Florida Panthers are currently fighting for a good spot in the standings before the 4 Nations Face-Off. The defending Stanley Cup Champions are first in the Atlantic Division with a record of 30-19-3 and 63 points.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / January 31

Kapteeni Barkov: Sasha Will Captain Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off

Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov will wear the ‘C’ next month for Finland at the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off. Seven months after becoming the first Finnish captain to ever hoist the Stanley Cup — and a few weeks since being the first hockey player ever named Finland’s Sportsman of the Year — the honor came as no surprise.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Finland Names Aleksander Barkov Captain for 4 Nations Face-Off

The 4 Nations Face-Off is right around the corner, as it’ll last from Feb. 12-20. Finland became the first country to announce its captain—it wasn’t much of a surprise.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov to captain Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off

One of the best players in the game will be leading his team into the first “best-on-best” tournament in several years. On Thursday, Finland revealed that Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov will be the team captain at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / January 17

Sasha Barkov: ‘Really Thankful’ to Be Honored as Top Athlete in Finland

SUNRISE — Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov is not exactly a guy who wears his emotions on his sleeve. But when he was named Finland’s Sportsman of the Year — the first hockey player ever so honored — it was obvious that he was touched and, based on his reaction, floored.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Florida Panthers captain set to return from injury

He has missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury, believed to be a high-ankle sprain that he sustained in the closing seconds of Florida’s second game of the season against the Senators back on Oct. 10.

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