According to NHL Insider Elliote FriedmanFlorida Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss the entire season 2025-26 because of a knee injury.
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Barkov went down in practice Yesterday and was on the ice for a few minutes before he needed help to get out.
Barkov was able to miss the entire season 2025-26
After Friedman’s report, head coach Paul Maurice spoke with the media And said that a detailed update would come later. He confirmed that Barkov is undergoing the knee operation today.
If the Panthers are the full season without Barkov, it is a huge loss. They are already ready to start the year Without Matthew TkachukAnd losing their captain then is a big hit for a team that wants to defend back-to-back Stanley Cup championships.
Last season, Barkov scored 20 goals and added 51 assists for 71 points in 67 games. He also placed 22 points in 23 play -off games. He is the franchise leader in games played (804), goals (286), assists (496), points (782), Power-Play Goals (84) and game-winning goals (52), in addition to other categories.
The hope is that Barkov won’t miss the entire season. The knee injury is serious, but if he is able to return at some point, it would be a huge boost for Florida’s opportunities to stay competitive.
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