Greg Wyshynski: I hate the shootout with every fiber of my being, but if it needs to exist then it should serve as a highlight-generating platform for the skills of high-end players. And the was the case in shootout wins for the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.
Barkov scored one of those delightful one-handed Peter Forsberg-esque goals against the Toronto Maple Leafs that look so effortless and are nightmare fuel for goalies:
Barkov one-handed shootout goal: pic.twitter.com/BbRhq41F7c
— Cats On The Prowl (@Cats0ntheprowl) November 23, 2017
In his career, Barkov is 17-for-32 in the shootout.