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Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov Helped Off Ice With Apparent Right-Leg Injury at Training Camp

Coach Paul Maurice said further evaluation is underway with an update expected Friday.

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Dec 3, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) moves the puck up ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The injury occurred during the first full veterans' practice at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Video shows Barkov trying a deke around defenseman Niko Mikkola before losing balance, colliding, and needing assistance to leave the ice.
  • Reporters noted he favored his right leg as he exited, and the team is awaiting test results.
  • Florida is already without Matthew Tkachuk after offseason adductor and sports-hernia surgery and Tomas Nosek due to a knee injury.
  • If Barkov misses time, internal options at center include Anton Lundell and Sam Bennett as the Panthers approach a preseason game Monday and an Oct. 7 opener versus Chicago.