Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov to miss 2-3 weeks with injury
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will be out for two to three weeks due to a lower-body injury. The injury occurred during a game against the Ottawa Senators when he crashed into the boards. Head coach Paul Maurice announced the timeline on Saturday. Barkov's recovery could allow him to return for the Panthers' games in Finland against the Dallas Stars on November 1-2. 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.