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.

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

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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