Panthers captain Barkov exits with lower-body injury during game vs. Sharks
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Aleksander Barkov, captain of the Florida Panthers, left in the second period of a game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. The injury occurred when his left knee appeared to buckle during a scrum. His status for the remainder of the game is uncertain pending further evaluation.
- •Barkov exited the game after an injury in the second period.
- •The injury occurred during a scramble for the puck.
- •The game is ongoing between the Panthers and Sharks.
- 5:11 AMESPN NHL — Panthers captain Barkov exits with apparent lower-body injury
"Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left in the second period against San Jose on Thursday night after his left knee appeared to buckle during a scrum.
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