Panthers' Captain Aleksander Barkov Injured in First Season Loss During Overtime

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Florida faced its first defeat of the season, and increasing worries emerged as captain Aleksander Barkov got injured in the closing moments of the match.

During an attempt to stop an empty-net goal, Barkov collided with Ottawa's Tim Stutzle, hitting the end boards with considerable force.

It took him a moment to regain composure before he managed to leave the ice with the help of his teammates, struggling to support himself. Details about the extent of Barkov's injury are not yet available, but he seemed to have trouble standing on his right leg.

This injury is a setback for the Panthers, who were getting ready to take on Buffalo on Saturday. Barkov, the current Selke Trophy holder, has been a vital part of Florida's lineup.

The Panthers have upcoming games in Barkov's home country, Finland, on November 1st and 2nd, where they will face the Dallas Stars in Tampere.

Barkov has set several franchise records for the Panthers, including in categories like goals, assists, points, and game-winning goals.

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