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Barkov Expected to Miss 10 to 12 Weeks

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Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks with a left-leg injury, according to a report, after falling awkwardly during a board battle in Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to San Jose. He was placed on long-term injured reserve, requiring him to miss at least 10 games and 24 days, but the team has not publicly confirmed the full diagnosis. Coach Paul Maurice said doctors would continue evaluating Barkov. The injury came in Barkov’s second game back after he missed the entire 2025-26 season with torn ACL and MCL ligaments in his right knee. His absence is a significant setback for Florida as it pursues another deep playoff run.

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