Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two-point effort Thursday
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Barkov scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens.
The game was actually scoreless through the first 20 minutes and change, but Barkov kicked open the floodgates for the Florida offense with an impressive individual effort -- he stole the puck at his own blue line, out-raced Montreal defenders down the ice and then beat Cayden Primeau glove side. Barkov missed a couple games in November with a minor knee issue but has been his usual productive self when on the ice, racking up five goals and 14 points in his last 12 contests.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Gets three power-play assists
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Barkov recorded three assists in a 5-0 victory over Ottawa on Monday.
All three of Barkov's helpers were registered while the Panthers were on the power play. He's up to six goals and 20 points in 18 outings this season. Barkov was playing in his second contest since missing two games due to a knee injury. The 28-year-old was held off the scoresheet in his return to the lineup Friday, but with Monday's showing, it's safe to say he's back into the swing of things.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Playing Friday
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Barkov (knee) will return to the lineup Friday at home against Winnipeg, according to David Dwork of Local 10 Miami.
Barkov missed the previous two games, but he'll center the top line, skating with Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues. Barkov has six goals and 11 assists in 16 contests this year. Barkov had two assists in his lone game against the Jets last season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Practicing Friday
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Barkov (knee) is back at practice Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Barkov has missed the last two games, but he could return to the lineup Friday versus Winnipeg. Barkov was practicing on the top line with Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues. Barkov has six goals and 17 points in 16 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Not ready to return Wednesday
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Barkov (knee) isn't ready to play Wednesday versus Boston, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
It will be the Panthers' second straight game without Barkov. However, he has been skating and might draw back into the lineup as early as Friday against the Jets. Barkov has six goals and 17 points in 16 contests this season. When Barkov's ready to return, Jonah Gadjovich might end up serving as a healthy scratch.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Won't play Monday
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Barkov (knee) won't play Monday against Edmonton.
Barkov is considered day-to-day after leaving Friday's 2-1 win over Ducks early in the third period. He has accounted for six goals, 11 assists, 48 shots on net and 16 hits in 16 games this campaign. Anton Lundell is projected to replace Barkov on the top line in Monday's contest.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Exits Friday's contest
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Barkov suffered a lower-body injury Friday against the Ducks, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov took a big knee-on-knee hit near center ice during the third period Friday. He did not return after being helped off the ice. The 28-year-old will be considered questionable ahead of Monday's tilt with Edmonton until more information is available. Barkov has six goals, 17 points and a plus-14 rating through 16 games.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Manages helper
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Barkov posted an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.
Barkov continues to play well in November -- he has four goals and five assists over eight contests this month. He had the secondary helper on Sam Reinhart's third-period marker. Barkov is up to 17 points, 46 shots, 16 hits and a plus-14 rating through 15 appearances this season, providing excellence in all zones in a top-line role.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Grabs pair of points
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Barkov scored an empty-net goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.
The Panthers scored three times over the last 10 minutes of the game, and Barkov was involved on two of those tallies. He's logged multiple points in three of his last four games. The star center is up to six goals, 10 helpers, 43 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-13 rating through 14 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Hot streak continues
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Barkov scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.
He also chipped in five shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. Barkov has a tidy three-game goal streak and four-game point streak going, and on the season the 28-year-old has five goals and 14 points in 12 games. As per usual with Barkov, he's a consistent point-a-game or better contributor -- the only question is how many times he'll suit up, as he hasn't topped 68 games played since 2018-19 and has already missed one contest this season with an illness.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Collects two points in win
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Barkov scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.
Barkov put the Panthers ahead 2-1 with his first-period tally, and he set up Sam Reinhart's game-winner 15 seconds into overtime. Through four contests in November, Barkov has produced two goals and two helpers. The star center is up to 12 points, 28 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-9 rating through 11 appearances this season. He should continue to operate at more than a point-per-game pace.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Nets goal in OT victory
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Barkov contributed a goal in Florida's 5-4 overtime victory over Columbus on Monday.
Barkov found the back of the net just 6:09 into the game to push the Panthers up 3-0. Columbus would rally from there, but the Panthers still came out ahead. The 28-year-old forward has been held off the scoresheet just once over his last four contests, giving him two goals and four points in that span. Through 10 games overall, he has three goals and 10 points, which is a sustainable level of offensive production for him.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Goal, assist in loss
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Barkov notched a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.
Barkov opened the scoring in the first period, beating Linus Ullmark with a wrist shot off the rush, before forcing a turnover and earning an assist on Sam Reinhart's goal later in the frame. The 28-year-old Barkov is off to another strong start this season, tallying eight points (two goals, six assists) through his first seven games after posting 23 goals and 78 points in 68 contests last year.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Good to go
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Barkov (illness) will play Saturday versus Seattle, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Barkov missed Tuesday's 3-1 win over San Jose due to an illness, but he returned to practice Friday and appears to be 100 percent healthy ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Kraken. Barkov, who's racked up six points through five contests this season, should return to his usual featured role skating on the top line and first power-play unit against Seattle.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Might skate Friday
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Barkov, who missed Tuesday's 3-1 loss to San Jose because of an illness, is feeling better Thursday and might skate Friday, per Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida.
If all goes well, perhaps Barkov will rejoin the Panthers for Saturday's game against Seattle. The 28-year-old has a goal and six points through five appearances this season. If Barkov plays Saturday, then Mackie Samoskevich might be a healthy scratch.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Not playing Tuesday
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Barkov (illness) did not take the ice for warmups, meaning he'll miss Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
There is a bug going around the Panthers' locker room, and Barkov appears to have caught it. The 28-year-old center will sit out Tuesday's game, but he'll have three days to refresh before Saturday's contest versus the Kraken. Mackie Samoskevich will probably enter the lineup Tuesday, while Anton Lundell is likely to absorb most of Barkov's remaining minutes.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: First goal of season
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Barkov scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-3 loss to the Canucks on Saturday.
He went forehand to backhand against Casey DeSmith for his first goal of the season during the first period. Barkov has put up points in four straight games (one goal, five assists) after being held off the scoresheet Opening Night.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Picks up helper Monday
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Barkov recorded an assist in Monday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
While Barkov has yet to find the back of the net, despite 10 shots on goal through three contests, he does have a trio of helpers to open the season, including one with the man advantage. Linemate Sam Reinhart has been doing all the scoring for the top line thus far with three goals, but it likely won't be long before Barkov starts chipping in as well given his shot totals.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Emerges from slump
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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.
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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.
