Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Four points in Game 2
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Barkov tallied two goals and two assists in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Bruins in Game 2.
Barkov powered the Panthers' offense in the convincing series-tying victory, putting Florida ahead 2-1 with a tally in the second period before adding another goal and two helpers in the third. The 28-year-old Barkov now has four goals and eight points in his last three games after going scoreless in his previous three contests. He's up to 10 points (four goals, six assists) through seven postseason contests.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Lends helper in loss
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Barkov posted an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 1.
Barkov forced a turnover and fed Matthew Tkachuk for the opening tally, but that was all the Panthers could produce against Jeremy Swayman. In addition to the helper, Barkov went 19-for-28 at the faceoff dot, which was a strength for the Panthers as a whole against a less experienced Boston center group than in years past. Barkov is up to two goals, four assists, 16 shots on net, 16 hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over six playoff outings.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Three-point effort in win
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Barkov scored twice on four shots, added an assist, went plus-4, levied four hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.
Barkov's first tally was a shorthanded one in the second period, and it stood as the series-clinching goal. He also added the first of four goals in the third as the Panthers ran away with the win. The center ends the first round of the playoffs with five points, 14 shots on net, 14 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over five appearances. He posted 23 goals and 80 points over 73 regular-season outings while serving as the Panthers' top-line center.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two helpers in win
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Barkov notched two assists during Sunday's 3-2 Game 1 win over Tampa Bay.
Barkov assisted on Florida's first two goals of the game, including one on the power play in the third period for the go-ahead goal to break the 1-1 tie. He also added four hits and two shots on net in 21:46 of ice time. This was his second multi-point game in a row and his fourth consecutive game with at least one point. The Panthers play at home again for Game 2 on Tuesday.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two helpers in finale
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Barkov logged two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Toronto.
Both of Barkov's assists came in Florida's four-goal second period -- he set up Sam Reinhart midway through the frame before adding a second helper on Brandon Montour's goal three minutes later. The 28-year-old Barkov was strong down the stretch, logging 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in his final 11 games. He concludes the regular season with 23 goals and 80 points across 73 games.
Barkov (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's season finale against Toronto, per Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now.
Barkov has put together another solid season, recording 23 goals and 55 assists in 72 appearances. The captain will likely slot back into the first line and get one more game under his belt before the playoffs start. He will look to keep producing on the power play where he has five goals and 24 assists this year.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Iffy against Toronto
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Barkov (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's regular-season finale versus the Maple Leafs, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov is evidently just dealing with some stiffness, so although there's a chance he'll miss Tuesday's regular-season finale, the 28-year-old pivot will almost certainly be ready for Game 1 of Florida's first-round playoff series. He's racked up 23 goals and 78 points through 72 contests this season.
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Lights lamp twice in win
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Barkov scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings.
Both goals came in the third period, erasing an early 1-0 deficit and setting the stage for Sam Reinhart to play hero with the only successful shootout attempt. Barkov is up to 21 goals on the season, his ninth straight 20-goal campaign, and Saturday's production also got the 28-year-old to 70 points for the fifth time.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Two points in Thursday's loss
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Barkov produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.
The 28-year-old center's efforts gave the Panthers 1-0 and 2-1 leads, but they couldn't solve Semyon Varlamov over the second half of the game. Barkov has a goal and three points in two games since returning from an undisclosed issue that cost him three contests, and on the season he's collected 19 goals and 69 points through 64 games.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Ready to rock
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Barkov (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Boston, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov will return to his usual featured role skating on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit following his three-game absence. He's racked up 18 goals and 66 points through 62 contests this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Out Sunday
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Barkov (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Flyers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov will be out for a third straight game but head coach Paul Maurice said that the center could return Tuesday against Boston or Thursday against the Islanders. Barkov has 11 points over his last nine appearances, giving him 66 points through 62 appearances.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Doubtful for Saturday
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Barkov (undisclosed) is unlikely to play Saturday against the Rangers, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Coach Paul Maurice said he currently doesn't expect to have Barkov in the lineup, but the training staff will let him know if something changes. Barkov sat out Thursday versus Nashville as the Panthers dropped a 3-0 decision. Barkov has 18 goals, 48 assists, 28 power play points, 170 shots on goal and 89 hits in 62 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Sitting out Thursday
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Barkov (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Predators, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Barkov was labeled a game-time decision earlier in the day, but it appears he'll have to miss at least one contest. His absence will have a ripple effect on the lineup, with Anton Lundell sliding onto the first line and Evan Rodrigues centering the second line. Barkov's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Rangers.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Questionable Thursday
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Barkov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Nashville on Thursday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov was on the ice at practice Thursday, but he missed other practices during the week. Barkov has gone pointless in his last two games, though he did have six shots on net Saturday versus the Lightning. Barkov has 18 goals and 66 points in 62 appearances this season. Check on Barkov's status close to puck drop.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Powers Florida to comeback win
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Barkov tallied two goals and an assist, all on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over Dallas.
Barkov set up Sam Reinhart's tally in the second period before deflecting a Carter Verhaeghe shot to cut Florida's deficit to 3-2 midway through the third. Barkov would then score the game-winner later in the frame, beating Jake Oettinger with a wrister to complete the Panthers' four-goal comeback. The 28-year-old Barkov has five goals and 11 points (seven on the power play) in his last seven contests. He's up to 66 points (18 goals, 48 assists) through 60 games this season.
