Barkov to miss 2-3 weeks with lower-body injury
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Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will miss two to three weeks due to a lower-body injury. He sustained the injury while trying to stop an empty-net goal during a game against the Ottawa Senators. Barkov crashed into the boards and is expected to recover in time for the Panthers' games in Finland against the Dallas Stars on November 1-2. Coach Paul Maurice expressed optimism about his recovery timeline. Barkov, 29, is a key player for the Panthers, holding franchise records in goals, assists, and points. He has one assist in two games this season.