Florida Panthers' captain, Aleksander Barkov, sustained an injury after a hit from Leon Draisaitl but is showing signs of improvement. Coach Paul Maurice stated that Barkov wasn't worse and is practicing with the team before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers.
If Barkov can’t play in Game 3, the Panthers have their ‘Baby Barky’ ready to step up https://t.co/1I43m4xvdN
Sasha Barkov was a full participant in today's Panthers practice. The team will fly to Edmonton later today, and if he continues to feel good, he should be good to go for Game 3 tomorrow night. #TimeToHunt story @TheHockeyNews ⬇️ https://t.co/8eYZAJnJ8D
Panthers star Aleksander Barkov practicing before Stanley Cup Final Game 3 vs. Edmonton https://t.co/jqzYPN2ndi
BREAKING: Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is practicing with the team before they head to Edmonton for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. https://t.co/aO7Pbugr4A
Aleksander Barkov on the ice warming up before Panthers practice https://t.co/7o7hjyyVFe
Aleksander Barkov is practicing with the Panthers this morning before they head to Edmonton.
"He wasn't worse, so that's a really good thing..." Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice updates Aleksander Barkov's status: https://t.co/12MfDngev8
Aleksander Barkov injury update: What is the Game 3 status of the Florida Panthers captain? https://t.co/yJuvpmuxAS
NEW: Panthers coach Paul Maurice offered an encouraging update on captain Aleksander Barkov after the star center left last night's game. https://t.co/O7CsGfErHC
Barkov questionable for Panthers in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final ⤵️ https://t.co/fsEutoTwDO
Where things stand with Barkov’s injury as Panthers prepare for Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final https://t.co/8b8G6J5jPF
Panthers coach Paul Maurice says Aleksander Barkov was at rink today and wasn’t any worse “felt better today”, but will have to wait to see how he is tomorrow before making any decisions about traveling and Game 3.
Maurice on Barkov's status today: "He wasn't worse, so that's a really good thing. The real assessment will be tomorrow." He adds that if Barkov continues to make good progress they should be in "good shape."
Paul Maurice on Barkov: “He came in today. He wasn’t worse. … The real assessment will be tomorrow.”
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left last night’s game after a high hit from Leon Draisaitl. Florida coach Paul Maurice did not give an update on his injury status, but he seemed pretty unhappy. https://t.co/O7CsGfErHC
Aleksander Barkov’s status is concerning, but Panthers are in a different class than Oilers and have a commanding 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final https://t.co/SK558qcP0u