US EditionBarkov eyes a 'soon' return as the injury-hit Panthers chase a playoff spot
Barkov aims to return this season after knee surgery as Panthers chase a wild-card playoff spot, currently eight points behind in the Eastern Conference.
- On Wednesday, Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers captain, said he is nearing a season debut after knee surgery in September and announced a donation of at least $1 million to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
- After getting hurt about 20 minutes into his first training-camp practice, Aleksander Barkov required surgery in September to repair two major ligaments in his right knee.
- Barkov has been skating for several weeks during rehab and says he trusts Panthers surgeons, physical therapists and doctors; his agent recommended Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, which he has supported since 2019.
- With 25 games left, the Panthers sit eight points out of a wild-card spot, and Barkov said `I know, hopefully-- hopefully-- very soon I'll be back with the team.`
- His status as a two-time Selke Trophy winner and captain underscores his impact if he returns, as he nears recovery from knee surgery and donates to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.
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Aleksander Barkov Nears Return as Injury-Hit Panthers Push for Playoff Spot
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov says he is getting closer to making his season debut, offering a cautiously optimistic update as the team continues its push for a playoff berth. Barkov has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery in September to repair two major ligaments in his right knee, a significant setback for […] The post Aleksander Barkov Nears Return as Injury-Hit Panthers Push for Playoff Spot appeared first on Get M…
Barkov eyes return 'soon' as injury-hit Panthers chase playoff spot
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, who has not played this season after needing surgery in September to repair two major ligaments in his right knee, has a target for what would be his season debut. “Soon,” he said Tuesday. What that means isn’t exactly clear — but indicates there might be hope for the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Panthers and the uphill push that awaits them in a quest to return to the playoffs. Bar…
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