Aleksander Barkov's status confirmed ahead of game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers

Aleksander Barkov's season nearly ended two nights ago when Leon Draisaitl hit him with a cross-check to the head. His status has now been confirmed.

Per several Florida Panthers media sources, Aleksander Barkov is practicing today, and will be travelling to Edmonton.

Per @GeorgeRichards and @JamesonCoop

Aleksander Barkov is practising today with the Panthers. They fly to Edmonton this afternoon

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More Aleksander Barkov skating this morning. He left game two in the third period after taking a hit from Leon Draisaitl

Yesterday Paul Maurice said today was the big day for evaluation. This is a good sign the Captain will play

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Here was the moment where Aleksander Barkov was injured by Leon Draisaitl. There was no supplemental discipline on the play:

Should the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl be suspended for this elbow that injured Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov? You make the call. We'll hang up and listen:

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We will see how this series plays out as the Edmonton Oilers look to claw their way back into this series.

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