Aleksander Barkov

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:31 a.m. · 8 stories

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   NHLPA poll: Sidney Crosby most likely to become head coach

   Sidney Crosby is seen by his peers as the NHL player most likely to become a head coach, according to the National Hockey League Players' Association's annual player poll released Friday.

   ESPN · Apr 17, 4:28 p.m. · Open story

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   Injury-plagued Florida eliminated from playoff contention

   The injury-plagued Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Saturday's 9-4 loss to Pittsburgh, meaning a team other than Florida will be champion for the first time since 2023.

   ESPN · Apr 4, 6:17 p.m. · Open story

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   Aleksander Barkov targets return 'soon' as Panthers chase playoffs

   Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, who has not played this season after needing surgery in September to repair two major ligaments in his right knee, has a target for what would be his season debut: "Soon."

   ESPN · Feb 24, 3:53 p.m. · Open story

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   Every NHL franchise's all-time points leader

   Sidney Crosby leads the Pittsburgh Penguins in all-time points scored. Which other players lead their NHL franchise?

   ESPN · Dec 23, 1:14 p.m. · Open story

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   Panthers' Aleksander Barkov has surgery to repair ACL, MCL

   Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss seven to nine months after having surgery to address ACL and MCL injuries to his right knee, the team announced.

   ESPN · Sep 27, 6:58 a.m. · Open story

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   Panthers' Aleksander Barkov set to miss months after surgery

   Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov could miss the entire regular season after undergoing surgery for a knee injury.

   ESPN · Sep 26, 4:20 p.m. · Open story

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   Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (leg) needs help leaving ice

   Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov needed to be helped off the ice after appearing to sustain an injury to his right leg during the first full training camp practice of the season.

   ESPN · Sep 26, 8:52 a.m. · Open story

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   EA Sports reveals highest-rated players for NHL 26

   EA has also revealed the first batch of Heroes and Icons coming to Hockey Ultimate Team.

   ESPN · Sep 3, 6:44 a.m. · Open story

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