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Barkov Eager for Return, While Marchand Could Be Back for Panthers Within Weeks, AP Source Says – WTOP News

Barkov could resume skating by the end of November, while Marchand’s leg injury is expected to sideline him for a few weeks, a person said.

  • Florida Panthers stars Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand suffered injuries during the team's season-opening four-game road trip, with Barkov planning to meet the team Friday to develop a return-to-play plan.
  • The Panthers won back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2024 and 2025 but missed the playoffs last season after injuries derailed key players including Barkov and Marchand, reviving difficult memories.
  • Barkov hurt his left knee in San Jose on October 1 and spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since the injury, stating, "I promise I'll be back in the Panthers' uniform very soon."
  • Marchand appeared to injure his left leg during Tuesday's trip finale in Los Angeles and will be sidelined for "a few weeks," according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
  • Despite initial fear of repeating last year's injury struggles, Barkov expressed confidence in his recovery, saying, "I've received really good news," and noted support from team doctors and physios.
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Barkov eager for return, while Marchand could be back for Panthers within weeks, AP source says

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov could resume playing for Florida by the end of November. And Brad Marchand might be back in the Panthers' lineup by then as

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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