Aleksander Barkov Jr.

Aleksander Barkov Jr. will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks due to a lower-body injury.

Fantasy Impact

Barkov was placed on LTIR last week after suffering a lower-body injury in the October 1 contest against the San Jose Sharks. The centerman will not require surgery, which is encouraging after he missed all of last season with a right knee injury. While he's sidelined, Lars Eller and Anton Lundell could see some opportunities in the top six.

Aleksander Barkov (knee) could miss the entire upcoming 2025-26 regular season.

Fantasy Impact

Barkov was injured during the opening day of Panthers training camp, potentially dealing a significant blow to a top-six forward group that will also be without Matthew Tkachuk to begin the season.

Aleksander Barkov tallied one assist in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact

Barkov has heated up in the offensive zone, notching points in four of his last five games (two goals, three assists) for the Panthers. The center remains one of many steady offensive options as part of a deep Florida lineup, posting a 1.05 point per game average (19 goals, 46 assists) in 62 games so far this season.

Aleksander Barkov was able to light the lamp for the Panthers Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 1-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Fantasy Impact

Barkov continues a productive stretch in the offensive zone, posting points in five of his last eight games (five goals, four assists) for the Panthers. The center continues to provide fantasy managers with a stable offensive option as part of an explosive Forida lineup, carrying a 1.07 point per game average (19 goals, 44 assists) in 59 games so far this season.

Aleksander Barkov tallied two points for the Panthers Sunday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 4-2 loss to the Islanders.

Fantasy Impact

Barkov is in the middle of an inconsistent stretch in the offensive zone, picking up points in five of his last 10 games (four goals, six assists) for the Panthers. The center continues to provide fantasy managers with a mostly reliable offensive option as part of an explosive Florida lineup, posting a 1.07 point per game average (18 goals, 44 assists) in 58 games so far this season.