“It could have been worse,” Panthers coach Andrew Brunette said Wednesday.
Florida Captain of the Panthers Alexander Barkov was saved from the worst in a collision in an NHL match on Tuesday, but is still on a week-long sick leave. Barkov injured his knee, and the situation is being monitored by the NHL websites according to ‘weekly’.
Barkov injured the defender of the New York Islanders in a collision with his leg Scott Mayfield with. The Panthers have not provided details on the nature of the injury.
“It could have been worse,” Panthers coach Andrew Brunette said Wednesday.
“We will deal with the situation as it develops, but no surgery is needed.”
Barkov started the season effectively and collected 17 power points in 15 matches. He got the most playing time of the Panthers strikers in early-season matches.
“He is the leader of this team and the best player. We need him to reach our goals this season, ”Swedish striker Panthers Patric Hörnqvist commented on the loss.
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