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Aleksander Barkov

Aleksander Barkov

G
23
A
57
Pts
80
+/-
33
PPP
29
SOG
193
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 3"/215 lbs
Born: Tampere, Finland
Draft: 2013 1st round (2nd pick) by the
Florida Panthers
Shoots: L

  • Recap: Panthers 6, Lightning 1

    With stakes soaring high in their second straight must-win game, the Lightning came out short in the battle of the Sunshine State. A pair of overturned goals could have been a difference maker in extending the Bolts' postseason, but ultimately fell to the Panthers 6-1 in their season finale in Sunrise. Anthony Cirelli and Mikhail Sergachev hit the back of the Panthers' net, but both were disallowed for goaltender interference. The Lightning's season did not end without a fight from the boys in blue and white despite the final score. Victor Hedman responded less than a minute after the Panthers increased their lead to 2-0, getting the Bolts back within one. But the strong goaltending of Sergei

  • Palm Beach Daily News

    Panthers defeat Lightning 6-1, take playoff series from state rival for first time.

    Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov helped seal the deal, scoring two goals, including the eventual game-winner 12:38 into the second period and an insurance goal.

  • PREVIEW: Panthers aim for more of the same in Game 2 vs. Lightning

    The Florida Panthers would like to hit copy and paste. Looking to build off a strong Game 1, the Panthers will try to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference First Round against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 on Tuesday. Coming out hot on home ice, the Panthers surrendered just 19 shots on goal during a thrilling 3-2 win over their cross-state rival in Game 1 on Sunday at Amerant Bank Arena.