Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) is helped off the ice by teammates after crashing into the boards with Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle, not shown, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press via AP)
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates after his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) looks to pass the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) lines up for a face off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)