Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two helpers in finale
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Barkov logged two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Toronto.
Both of Barkov's assists came in Florida's four-goal second period -- he set up Sam Reinhart midway through the frame before adding a second helper on Brandon Montour's goal three minutes later. The 28-year-old Barkov was strong down the stretch, logging 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in his final 11 games. He concludes the regular season with 23 goals and 80 points across 73 games.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Playing Tuesday
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Barkov (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's season finale against Toronto, per Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now.
Barkov has put together another solid season, recording 23 goals and 55 assists in 72 appearances. The captain will likely slot back into the first line and get one more game under his belt before the playoffs start. He will look to keep producing on the power play where he has five goals and 24 assists this year.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Iffy against Toronto
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Barkov (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's regular-season finale versus the Maple Leafs, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov is evidently just dealing with some stiffness, so although there's a chance he'll miss Tuesday's regular-season finale, the 28-year-old pivot will almost certainly be ready for Game 1 of Florida's first-round playoff series. He's racked up 23 goals and 78 points through 72 contests this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Lights lamp twice in win
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Barkov scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Both goals came in the third period, erasing an early 1-0 deficit and setting the stage for Sam Reinhart to play hero with the only successful shootout attempt. Barkov is up to 21 goals on the season, his ninth straight 20-goal campaign, and Saturday's production also got the 28-year-old to 70 points for the fifth time.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two points in Thursday's loss
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Barkov produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.
The 28-year-old center's efforts gave the Panthers 1-0 and 2-1 leads, but they couldn't solve Semyon Varlamov over the second half of the game. Barkov has a goal and three points in two games since returning from an undisclosed issue that cost him three contests, and on the season he's collected 19 goals and 69 points through 64 games.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Ready to rock
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Barkov (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Boston, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov will return to his usual featured role skating on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit following his three-game absence. He's racked up 18 goals and 66 points through 62 contests this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Out Sunday
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Barkov (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Flyers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov will be out for a third straight game but head coach Paul Maurice said that the center could return Tuesday against Boston or Thursday against the Islanders. Barkov has 11 points over his last nine appearances, giving him 66 points through 62 appearances.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Doubtful for Saturday
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Barkov (undisclosed) is unlikely to play Saturday against the Rangers, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Coach Paul Maurice said he currently doesn't expect to have Barkov in the lineup, but the training staff will let him know if something changes. Barkov sat out Thursday versus Nashville as the Panthers dropped a 3-0 decision. Barkov has 18 goals, 48 assists, 28 power play points, 170 shots on goal and 89 hits in 62 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Sitting out Thursday
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Barkov (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Predators, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov was labeled a game-time decision earlier in the day, but it appears he'll have to miss at least one contest. His absence will have a ripple effect on the lineup, with Anton Lundell sliding onto the first line and Evan Rodrigues centering the second line. Barkov's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Rangers.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Questionable Thursday
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Barkov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Nashville on Thursday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov was on the ice at practice Thursday, but he missed other practices during the week. Barkov has gone pointless in his last two games, though he did have six shots on net Saturday versus the Lightning. Barkov has 18 goals and 66 points in 62 appearances this season. Check on Barkov's status close to puck drop.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Powers Florida to comeback win
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Barkov tallied two goals and an assist, all on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over Dallas.
Barkov set up Sam Reinhart's tally in the second period before deflecting a Carter Verhaeghe shot to cut Florida's deficit to 3-2 midway through the third. Barkov would then score the game-winner later in the frame, beating Jake Oettinger with a wrister to complete the Panthers' four-goal comeback. The 28-year-old Barkov has five goals and 11 points (seven on the power play) in his last seven contests. He's up to 66 points (18 goals, 48 assists) through 60 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Plucks pair of apples
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Barkov notched two assists during Monday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Barkov provided the primary assists on both of Sam Reinhart's goals in the second period to take the lead over the Rangers. Barkov added a hit, one shot on goal and a plus-1 rating in 20:35 of ice time. The 28-year old center is now on a three-game point streak, scoring two goals and adding five assists over that span, and he has 62 points in 56 games played. His recent hot streak, consistent production and strong surrounding cast makes him a reliable contributor in all fantasy formats.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Three-point night Thursday
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Barkov scored an even-strength goal and added two assists, one on the power play and one shorthanded, in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.
The 28-year-old center also chipped in three shots on net, 11 faceoff wins and a plus-1 rating while converting his shootout attempt in a dominant performance. Barkov has three multi-point efforts in the last nine games, a stretch in which he's collected three goals and 10 points, with half that production (one goal, four assists) coming on the power play.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two helpers in Buffalo
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Barkov notched two assists in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.
The star center had a hand in setting up both of Carter Verhaeghe's goals on the night. Barkov has a goal and seven points in eight games since returning from a lower-body injury in late January. Overall, he's been able to stay mostly healthy this season, missing only six of the Panthers' 54 contests. In his 48 games, he's produced 12 goals and 53 points, keeping him on pace for the third 80-point campaign of his career.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Produces three points in win
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Barkov picked up one goal and two assists in a 4-0 shutout win over Colorado on Saturday.
After being held off the scoresheet in two straight contest, Barkov earned his first multi-point effort since Jan. 6. With the Panthers on the power play in the first period, Barkov shot it at Alexandar Georgiev, and Carter Verhaeghe backhanded the rebound into the net. Barkov followed that up with a secondary assist on Sam Reinhart's power-play goal. Halfway through the third period, with the Avalanche frantically trying to mount a comeback, Barkov ended all hope when he stole the puck from an Avalanche defender, waited Georgiev out and fired the puck into the back of the net. The Florida captain added three shots on net and a plus-1 rating in 16:41 TOI during Saturday's victory.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Set to play Wednesday
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Barkov (lower body) took line rushes during warmups, indicating he'll play Wednesday versus the Coyotes, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov was officially a game-time decision, but he was on the likely side of playing after the morning skate. It appears the center will return after a three-game absence. Prior to his injury, he went 13 games without a goal while supplying 17 assists and firing 32 shots on goal in that span.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Game-time call Wednesday
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Barkov (lower body) is likely to play Wednesday, but a final determination will be made during the pregame warmups, coach Paul Maurice told George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
Barkov served as an extra during Wednesday's morning skate, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, making his potential return Wednesday a bit surprising. If he does draw into the lineup, Barkov might play alongside Eetu Luostarinen and Sam Reinhart on the top line while Steven Lorentz might serve as a healthy scratch.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Out Monday
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Barkov (lower body) won't play Monday versus the Predators, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov will miss a third consecutive game, as he'll remain in Florida when the Panthers visit the Predators. However, there's some optimism that he'll be ready to go Wednesday at home versus Arizona. The 28-year-old Barkov has 11 goals and 46 points through 40 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Not playing Friday
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Barkov (lower body) won't be in the lineup versus Minnesota on Friday, according to coach Paul Maurice.
This will be the second straight game that Barkov will miss. Anton Lundell will once again take his spot as the No. 1 center between Sam Reinhart and Eetu Luostarinen. The Panthers don't play again until Monday in Nashville and the hope is that Barkov can return to the lineup at that time. Barkov has 11 goals and 46 points in 40 games this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Out Wednesday
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Barkov (lower body) will miss Wednesday's game against Detroit.
Barkov's lower-body injury was labeled as minor Monday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, so the Panthers forward might not be shelved for long. In the meantime, though, Steven Lorentz is projected to draw into the lineup for the first time since Dec. 21 while Anton Lundell is set to serve on the top line versus the Red Wings. Barkov has 11 goals and 46 points in 40 contests this campaign.
