Barkov left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final after a hit from Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl
The Florida Panthers will be at full strength when they face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.
Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice confirmed that Florida captain Sasha Barkov will play when speaking to the media after their morning skate.
Barkov centered the Panthers top line at Thursday’s skate, lining up between Evan Rodrigues and Sam Reinhart.
He also was a full participant at Wednesday’s practice.
Barkov was injured during the third period of Game 2, when he took an elbow to the face from Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl.
After the hit, Barkov left the game and did not return.
Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice was far from his usual, positive-vibe self following the game, which gave off a much graver feeling regarding the injury to Barkov.
Fortunately for the Cats, Barkov showed up to the practice rink on Tuesday feeling much better, and he’s been on the ice every day since.
The Panthers lead the best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final 2-0.
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