
Panthers Host Home Opener vs. Wild With Barkov, Marchand Both Sidelined
Florida Panthers host Minnesota Wild at Amerant Bank Arena Saturday at 6 p.m. ET, riding a 2-0-2 road trip but missing captain Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand.

Florida Panthers host Minnesota Wild at Amerant Bank Arena Saturday at 6 p.m. ET, riding a 2-0-2 road trip but missing captain Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand.

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will miss six weeks with a lower-body injury, leaving the team without two key players to start the 2026-27 season.

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will miss six to eight weeks with a lower-body injury, avoiding surgery after getting hurt Oct. 1 against Carolina.

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice confirmed Aleksander Barkov will miss 6-8 weeks with a knee injury but will not require surgery, targeting a late November return.

Florida Panthers recalled defenseman Alexander Petrovic and forward Sam Lafferty from the Charlotte Checkers after captain Aleksander Barkov went on long-term injured reserve.

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is out at least 10 games after a second-period injury in Tuesday's overtime loss at San Jose.

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov placed on LTIR after suffering an injury in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss at San Jose, out at least 10 games.

Florida Panthers erased a 3-0 deficit but lost captain Aleksander Barkov to injury and fell 4-3 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center.

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov plays his first game since April 2025 as Florida opens against Stanley Cup champion Carolina in Raleigh.

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov played his first NHL game since the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, logging 20:32 of ice time in a 1-0 overtime win.

Brady Tkachuk is healthy and in the lineup as the Florida Panthers open the 2026-27 NHL season Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Aleksander Barkov skates for the first time since the 2025 Stanley Cup Final as Florida hosts Carolina at Amerant Bank Arena Sunday at 7 p.m.

Florida Panthers opened training camp in Fort Lauderdale with Aleksander Barkov healthy and Brady Tkachuk joining brother Matthew.