Overview

• Coach Paul Maurice said Friday that Barkov was in surgery for a right knee injury sustained at Thursday’s first full training-camp practice.
• Multiple outlets reported he is expected to miss several months and could miss the entire regular season, putting his Olympic hopes in doubt.
• Video from practice showed Barkov colliding with defenseman Niko Mikkola before needing assistance to leave the ice.
• The Panthers were already set to open the season without Matthew Tkachuk following adductor surgery and without Tomas Nosek after a knee procedure.
• Maurice stressed a next-man-up approach and said further details would follow post-surgery, with center depth options available if Barkov’s absence is prolonged.