Aleksander Barkov News

Barkov, who returned to practice on Thursday, appears to have a chance to play on Saturday. The Panthers said he “could be” a game-time decision, so that basically means that he is a game-time decision. Monitor his status when pre-game warmups start at 6:30 pm ET.

Barkov has missed the last eight games with a broken hand but will return to practice tomorrow. Barkov is nearing a return to the lineup but there is no word how many practice days he will need before he can play.

The Panthers caught a break when the doctors announced that Barkov will not require surgery on his broken hand and could only miss two weeks. Barkov has had a great start to the season, registering three goals and three assists in seven games. It sounds like Barkov will miss at least six games, but it could have been worse.

Barkov is expected to meet with a specialist on Monday, who will determine if the Panthers’ centre will need surgery on his broken hand. There is no timetable for his return until they determine whether or not he needs surgery—Barkov could miss between two weeks and two months.

The Panthers will wrap up their road trip tonight in Dallas. Barkov will be reevaluated when they get back to Florida. Expect an update on Barkov’s hand injury next week.

Barkov was forced to leave Thursday’s game after blocking a shot with his hand. There was no update on Barkov’s status, but he was spotted leaving the arena with his hand wrapped in a bandage. The Panthers can’t afford to lose Barkov for an extended period of time, but if they do, expect Rocco Grimaldi to be recalled. Expect the Panthers to update Barkov’s status by Saturday morning.

Barkov has missed the last two games with an illness, but is expected to be back in tonight vs. the Jets. Barkov has just three goals and five assists in 29 games this season. Brandon Pirri will come out of the lineup to make room for Barkov.

The Panthers are expected to ice the same group of forwards as Friday night, which means that Barkov is expected to miss his second straight game with an illness.

Barkov has missed the last six games with a hand injury that he suffered on December 1st. With Barkov returning, Vincent Trochek is expected to take a seat and could be headed back to San Antonio. Barkov has had a slow start, posting just two goals and two assists in 19 games.

Barkov will miss his fifth straight game tonight. He continues to battle through a hand injury that he suffered on November 1st. He is day-to-day and questionable for Saturday.

Barkov has missed the last four games with a hand injury that he suffered on December 1st. It all depends on how practice goes tomorrow, but if all goes as planned he could be back in the lineup this weekend—either Friday in Detroit or Saturday in Buffalo.

Barkov’s movement to IR is retroactive to last Monday, which means he can return to the lineup whenever he is 100 percent. He will miss his fourth straight game tonight.

Barkov is not on the ice at the Panthers morning skate, which suggests that he will miss his second straight game with a hand injury that he suffered on Monday vs. the Blue Jackets. Again, there is no break, but Barkov’s hand has some swelling and it looks like it will keep him out of at least one more game.

Barkov was injured blocking a shot last night. There is nothing broken, just some swelling. Barkov is day-to-day, Shawn Thornton will play with Barkov out.

Barkov missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, but he will be back in tonight vs. the Sharks. Barkov has been in an out of the lineup frequently as of late, but Barkov owners are hoping he can stay in the lineup for an extended period of time and start racking up points. He is worth adding to your watch list after this slow start.

Barkov will miss Tuesday’s games with an illness and with multiple Panthers’ forward still out with injuries, they have recalled Rocco Grimaldi from San Antonio. Consdier Barkov day-to-day.

Barkov missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Flyers. Barkov, who has one goal in eight games, will skate between Brad Boyes and Jussi Jokinen.

Barkov, who has missed the last two games, is on the ice this morning skating on his regular line with Brad Boyes and Jussu Jokinen. Barkov has gotten off to a slow start this season, but should start finding the twine soon. Expect him to be in the lineup tomorrow in Philadelphia.

Barkov will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. With Barkov out, the Panthers will have Colby Robak dress as a forward once again. There was some optimism that Barkov might play tonight, so he shouldn't miss too much more time. Consider him day-to-day.