Aleksander Barkov won’t play Saturday for the Panthers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers official website reports. Barkov is a late scratch as he is dealing with a lower-body injury. There is no word yet as to when Barkov may be able to return to the lineup. Barkov is one of the best players in the league that nobody knows or talks about. He’s not flashy like Connor McDavid but is an asset on both sides of the rink.
Barkov is off to a hot start this season with seven goals, two on the power play, and five assists in 10 games.