Major health update emerges on Aleksander Barkov ahead of game 3
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Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has been spotted practicing with the Panthers after leaving Game 2 with an injury due to a hit by Leon Draisaitl.
The story of the Edmonton Oilers' Game 2 loss to the Florida Panthers ended up being an injury to Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov. The hit to the head given out by Leon Draisaitl caused controversy and debate over whether Leon Draisaitl should be suspended.
Leon Draisaitl did not end up being suspended for this actions in that game. Until today we had no update on Aleksander Barkov's health but the teams final practice before heading to Edmonton has now yielded an update. Multiple sources have confirmed Aleksander Barkov has returned to practice.
Per @GeorgeRichards and @JamesonCoop
Aleksander Barkov is practising today with the Panthers. They fly to Edmonton this afternoon
Aleksander Barkov is practising today with the Panthers. They fly to Edmonton this afternoon
There is also video evidence of him not only being on the ice but being a full participant in practice.
More Aleksander Barkov skating this morning. He left game two in the third period after taking a hit from Leon Draisaitl
Yesterday Paul Maurice said today was the big day for evaluation. This is a good sign the Captain will play
Yesterday Paul Maurice said today was the big day for evaluation. This is a good sign the Captain will play
Heading into Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals there is still some mystery as to whether or not Aleksander Barkov will play. However, this big step in practice indicates he is more likely to play than many expected.
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