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Barkov to Miss Six to Eight Weeks After Avoiding Surgery
Panthers captain receives favorable update on lower-body injury sustained early in the season.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Recovery Timeline
The Florida captain will not need an operation to address his lower-body injury and is projected to return in six to eight weeks. The club placed him on long-term injured reserve, which requires missing at least ten games. This timeline represents an improvement over earlier concerns that could have kept him out as long as three months.
How the Injury Occurred
Barkov was hurt in the game against San Jose on Oct. 1. He fell awkwardly on his left leg while battling for the puck along the boards. The Panthers lost the contest 4-3 in overtime without their top center in the lineup.
Player Background and Team Role
This setback follows a full absence in the 2025-26 season caused by right knee ligament tears. Barkov has recorded zero points in two games this season. The three-time Selke Trophy winner has been central to Florida's championship runs in 2024 and 2025.
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