Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov's status has been confirmed for game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers.
Aleksander Barkov's season was nearly ended two nights ago when Leon Draisaitl hit him with a cross-check to the head. According to several Florida Panthers media sources, Aleksander Barkov is practicing today and will be traveling to Edmonton.
Per @GeorgeRichards and @JamesonCoop
Aleksander Barkov is practising today with the Panthers. They fly to Edmonton this afternoon
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More Aleksander Barkov skating this morning. He left game two in the third period after taking a hit from Leon Draisaitl
Yesterday Paul Maurice said today was the big day for evaluation. This is a good sign the Captain will play
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Here is the moment where Aleksander Barkov was injured by Leon Draisaitl. There was no supplemental discipline on the play:
Should the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl be suspended for this elbow that injured Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov? You make the call. We'll hang up and listen:
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We will see how this series plays out as the Edmonton Oilers look to claw their way back into the series.
Source: Hockey Patrol
Crucial health update: Aleksander Barkov's status revealed before game 3
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