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Atlantic Notes: Barkov, Marchand, Montembeault, Foegele

Although they aren’t dealing with as many injuries as last season, the Florida Panthers are still awaiting the return of two high-impact forwards: captain Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand. Although they aren’t returning immediately, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:30 PM
Atlantic Notes: Barkov, Marchand, Montembeault, Foegele
Key Things to Know
  • Florida Panthers forwards Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand have returned to the ice for skating.
  • Marchand is expected to miss three more weeks, while Barkov faces another four weeks of recovery.
  • The Montreal Canadiens reportedly do not feel pressured to trade goaltender Sam Montembeault.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Florida Panthers forwards Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand have resumed skating, though both remain weeks away from returning from knee injuries. Marchand is projected to miss three more weeks, while Barkov is expected to be sidelined for four weeks. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice shared the positive progress following their respective October absences.

Elsewhere in the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens reportedly do not feel pressured to trade pending unrestricted free agent goaltender Sam Montembeault upon his return. Meanwhile, Ottawa Senators winger Warren Foegele is expected to miss an extended period after suffering a knee injury against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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