3 months agoFlorida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (illness) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Minnesota. He was also a game-time call ahead of Monday's action versus Edmonton but ended up missing a second straight game. Barkov recently had a three-game goal streak and has been on fire for most of the season. Through 22 outings, the Panthers captain has produced nine goals and 29 points. Anton Lundell has enjoyed a larger role during Barkov's absence and looks set to maintain a top-six spot on Wednesday, as Sam Bennett (illness) won't be available.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
3 months agoFlorida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Edmonton. There's a chance Barkov will return to the lineup after missing the previous game due to illness, but we won't know for sure until closer to puck drop. The Panthers captain didn't take part in Monday's optional morning skate. Sam Bennett worked as the first-line center in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Calgary, with Anton Lundell moving to the second line. Both players will have additional fantasy value if Barkov remains out on Monday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
5 months agoFlorida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov collected four points in Friday's NHL Global Series games against Dallas in Finland, finishing a 6-4 victory with a goal and three assists. Playing in his hometown, Tampere, Barkov became the fourth player in league history to record four points in a regular-season game outside North America. Following a two-week absence with a lower-body injury, Barkov has needed no time to hit form, recording six points (two goals, four assists in two games. He's up to seven points (two goals, five assists) in four games for the campaign. The Panthers captain gets another chance to rock in front of Finnish fans on Saturday in a rematch with the Stars.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 months agoFlorida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will return to action on Monday versus Buffalo. The Panthers captain has been out for eight games with a lower-body injury. He makes his comeback at a good time, as Florida is set to travel to his native Finland for a couple of games later in the week. Barkov goes back to the top line, bumping Sam Bennett to the second. Anton Lundell heads to the third line, losing a large chunk of his fantasy value. However, he's been very productive in recent games and could still make noise in a favorable matchup on Monday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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