Aleksander Barkov's status has been confirmed for game 3

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.

Here is the moment where Aleksander Barkov was injured by Leon Draisaitl. There was no supplemental discipline on the play:

We will see how this series plays out as the Edmonton Oilers look to claw their way back into the series.

Source: Hockey PatrolCrucial health update: Aleksander Barkov's status revealed before game 3

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