US EditionPanthers Face Daunting Task of Stanley Cup 3-Peat without Captain Barkov
The Panthers face a tough Stanley Cup run after losing captain Barkov to ACL and MCL tears, with their depth tested as he misses the entire season, BetMGM said.
- On Friday, the Panthers must pursue a repeat without captain Aleksander Barkov, who is expected to miss seven to nine months after ACL and MCL tears, and no one will replace him as captain.
- After surgery on Friday, team officials said Aleksander Barkov, Panthers captain, suffered ACL and MCL tears in his right knee and underwent surgery Friday morning.
- With Tkachuk likely sidelined until at least December and Tomas Nosek out indefinitely, depth will be seriously tested as president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito noted.
- BetMGM Sportsbook now places Florida Panthers behind about a half-dozen teams after Barkov's injury, but Brad Marchand said their goals this year remain unchanged and doubt is welcomed.
- Looking ahead, players say they'll chip away together as Barkov's awards underscore his leadership and value, and coach Paul Maurice has not detailed the season plan.
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Montana Standard
Panthers face daunting task of Stanley Cup 3-peat without captain Barkov
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Images of Aleksander Barkov hoisting the Stanley Cup are scattered all over the Florida Panthers' team facility. It's the ultimate reminder of the last two championship seasons: the team captain being the first one to lift…
The absence of Aleksander Barkov is felt in the Florida team.
Associated Press News
Panthers face daunting task of trying to win another Stanley Cup without captain Aleksander Barkov
The Florida Panthers face a big challenge as they aim for another Stanley Cup win without their captain, Aleksander Barkov.
Panthers face daunting task of trying to win 3rd Stanley Cup without Aleksander Barkov
The Panthers were the consensus favorite to win the Stanley Cup a week ago; their odds are now behind about a half-dozen teams, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, now that Barkov is expected to miss seven to nine months because of tears to the ACL and MCL in his right knee.
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