Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov exits game with injury in loss to Senators

news.yahoo.com — October 11, 2024 at 03:01 AM UTC

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left the game against the Ottawa Senators late in the third period after crashing into the boards. This injury occurred while he was trying to prevent an empty-net goal, contributing to the Panthers' 3-1 loss. Barkov fell feet-first into the boards and appeared to be in pain. He needed assistance from teammates to leave the ice and was unable to put weight on his right leg. The team has not yet provided details on the injury's severity. Barkov, a key player and the reigning Selke Trophy winner, is in his 12th season with the Panthers. The team is scheduled to play the Buffalo Sabres next, with games in Finland planned for early November.

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