Aleksander Barkov - NHL News & Rumors

Exit Day: Barkov 4/16/26 | Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov speaks following the end of the 2025-26 season.

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

No, the Panthers didn't want a long offseason. But they want to make the best of it as well

Paul Maurice was hired as coach of the Florida Panthers nearly four full years ago, all the way back in June 2022

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov, out all season, eyes chance to play for Finland at hockey worlds

Aleksander Barkov intends to play hockey sooner rather than later

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Playing in World Championship Barkov (knee) will play for Finland at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports Thursday.

Impact Barkov missed the entire regular season after undergoing knee surgery in training camp. He has been skating since January and would have returned to the lineup at some point, had Florida made into the playoffs. He will test out his knee in May for Finland and is expected to be ready to return for the start of training camp in September, barring any setbacks.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Benning gets first 2 goals of career, Panthers finish season with 8-1 win over Red Wings

Mike Benning got his first two NHL goals, Wilmer Skoog, Mikulas Hovorka and Ludvig Jansson all got their first NHL points, and the Florida Panthers closed out their injury-plagued...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

There will be a new Cup champion. Florida's injury-plagued season won't include the playoffs

The Florida Panthers have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, after back-to-back Stanley Cup titles

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Still skating, Out for season As expected, Barkov (knee) won't return before the end of the 2025-26 season, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now on Monday.

Impact Barkov has been skating since January and participated in practices with his teammates for the past few weeks. However, head coach Paul Maurice confirmed before Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers that Barkov won't play this campaign. The 30-year-old Barkov had reconstructive surgery last September to repair his right ACL and MCL. He just passed the six-month mark of a 7-9 month recovery. Barkov registered 20 goals and 71 points in 67 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders rally from a multigoal deficit to beat the Panthers 5-2

Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists, Matthew Schaefer tied the rookie defenseman franchise scoring record and the New York Islanders rallied to beat the two-time defending ch...

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues likely out for the rest of the season with a broken finger

Evan Rodrigues’ season is likely done after the Florida Panthers forward broke a finger on his right hand in a loss to the Minnesota Wild

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Wild beat Panthers 3-2 on Joel Eriksson Ek's goal with 4.4 seconds left

Joel Eriksson Ek scored the winning goal with 4.4 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Wild past the Florida Panthers 3-2

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Panthers rally past the Kraken 5-4 in a shootout after blowing a 3-goal lead

The Florida Panthers gave up a three-goal, third-period lead but recovered for a 5-4 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken on Vinnie Hinostroza’s goal

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Sergei Bobrovsky perfect in net as Panthers blank Oilers 4-0

Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season as the Florida Panthers continued to plague Edmonton, emerging with a 4-0 victory over the Oilers on Thursda...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Skating in non-contact jersey Barkov (knee) took the ice Tuesday in a non-contact sweater, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Barkov continues to work his way back from a long-term knee problem that required surgery back in September. With the Cats having basically waved the white flag on this season, there is no reason to rush the veteran center back into the lineup. Still, Barkov probably would benefit from getting into a handful of games this year to shake off the rust if he is cleared in time.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

A managed injury turns worse for Brad Marchand, and the Panthers wait for answers

The Florida Panthers aren’t expecting to see Brad Marchand play again anytime soon, and with the team’s playoff hopes dwindling it’s possible that the two-time Stanley Cup winner a...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Florida Panthers keep Sergei Bobrovsky at the trade deadline, pivot to a new deal

Sergei Bobrovsky is staying with the Florida Panthers, and the team will work on a new deal instead of trading him

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Panthers and Maple Leafs are trade deadline sellers with the playoffs likely out of reach

The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions who have gone to three consecutive trips to the final and made the playoffs six years in a row

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Jack Hughes and the Devils deal the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating them 5-1

U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes extended his points streak to four games since returning from Milan, and the New Jersey Devils dealt the Florida Panthers’ playoff hopes...

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Barkov visits Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov makes donation to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

MARCH 2 • NHL.COM

Brooks Koepka says he still believes in Florida's chances at a Stanley Cup playoff run

Brooks Koepka says he still believes the Florida Panthers can make a playoff run, even with long odds

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Florida Panthers face a make-or-break week as playoff hopes hang by a thread

The Florida Panthers try to rescue their season as they return from the Olympic break

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Barkov eyes a 'soon' return as the injury-hit Panthers chase a playoff spot

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov says he is close to making his season debut after knee surgery that has kept him out

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Finland wins the Olympic bronze medal in men's hockey by beating Slovakia 6-1

Finland won the bronze medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics for a third consecutive time with NHL players participating, beating Slovakia 6-1

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Finland names goalie Korpisalo as an injury replacement for the Olympics

Finland has named Joonas Korpisalo as an injury replacement in its roster at the Milan Cortina Olympics

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Jason Zucker breaks 3rd-period tie in the Sabres' 5-3 win over the Panthers

Jason Zucker broke a tie on a power play at 5:31 of the third period and he Buffalo Sabres beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night