Injury Update: Aleksander Barkov suffers a major knee injury, Florida Panthers captain expected out for months

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has suffered a serious right knee injury that will sideline him for seven to nine months. The team confirmed he underwent surgery after leaving Thursday’s practice in visible pain. This means the Panthers will be without their leader for most, if not all, of the 2025-26 NHL season, creating major challenges ahead.

Injury Update: Aleksander Barkov suffers a major knee injury, Florida Panthers captain expected out for months
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has suffered a serious right knee injury that will sideline him for seven to nine months. The team confirmed he underwent surgery after leaving Thursday’s practice in visible pain. This means the Panthers will be without their leader for most, if not all, of the 2025-26 NHL season, creating major challenges ahead.