Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov faces lengthy recovery after knee injury
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Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov faces lengthy recovery after knee injury
Updated: 7:53 PM EDT Sep 26, 2025
Video above: News and weather headlines for Sept. 26The Florida Panthers announced Friday night that captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss seven to nine months after suffering a knee injury during Thursday’s practice.The team said Barkov suffered injuries to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL).The latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe Panthers said Barkov underwent successful surgery Friday by Dr. John Uribe at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital and will be re-evaluated on an ongoing basis.Barkov was an important player in the team winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025.Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.According to the Associated Press, Barkov has appeared in more than 86% of all Florida games, including playoffs, in his 12 NHL seasons.Top Headlines: Humberto becomes a hurricane over central tropical Atlantic
SUNRISE, Fla. —
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The Florida Panthers announced Friday night that captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss seven to nine months after suffering a knee injury during Thursday’s practice.
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SUNRISE, FL – JUNE 17: Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates a goal in the second period during game six of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers at the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The team said Barkov suffered injuries to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL).
The latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 News
The Panthers said Barkov underwent successful surgery Friday by Dr. John Uribe at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital and will be re-evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Barkov was an important player in the team winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025.
Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
According to the Associated Press, Barkov has appeared in more than 86% of all Florida games, including playoffs, in his 12 NHL seasons.
Top Headlines:
Humberto becomes a hurricane over central tropical Atlantic