Aleksander Barkov has been an integral piece in the Panthers success thus far but currently is not on the bench. Potentially hurt.

Barkov Not on the Bench After Tough First Period

The Panthers captain has left the game for an unknown reason.

It likely came from this hit:

The TNT broadcast said there was no place where they could pinpoint an injury so it could potentially be a muscular injury.

Without Barkov, the Panthers will be severely short handed and will have difficulty winning the game and the series.

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BREAKING: Aleksander Barkov Not on the Bench After Tough First Period

Will the Panthers win the series?

Yes
235
85.5 %
No
40
14.5 %

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