Barkov was a question mark for Thursday’s game after taking a forearm to the jaw from Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl midway through the third period of Game 2
The Panthers captain was a question mark ahead of Thursday after taking a forearm to the jaw from Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl midway through the third period of Monday’s 4-1 victory that put Florida up 2-0 in the title series.The winner of this year’s Selke Trophy as the NHL ’s top defensive forward, Barkov practised Wednesday before the team flew to the Alberta capital after not returning to action in Game 2.
Veteran forward Corey Perry is also expected to dress. He sat out Game 2 of the best-of-seven series as a healthy scratch. “Losing Darnell obviously wasn’t ideal early,” Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard said after the game. “He’s a big part of the back end.”
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