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Barkov, Marchand could return to Florida lineup ‘within two weeks’: Maurice

Captain Aleksander Barkov and winger Brad Marchand could rejoin their Florida Panthers team within the next two weeks, coach Paul Maurice says.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:20 PM
Barkov, Marchand could return to Florida lineup ‘within two weeks’: Maurice
Key Things to Know
  • Paul Maurice stated Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand could return to the Panthers lineup within two weeks.
  • Both Barkov and Marchand skated with the team during a morning skate in Columbus.
  • Barkov has been sidelined since suffering a lower-body injury on October 1 against San Jose.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov and winger Brad Marchand could return to the lineup within two weeks, according to head coach Paul Maurice. Both players participated in a morning skate with the team in Columbus on Tuesday, marking significant progress in their recovery timelines.

Barkov had been sidelined since sustaining a lower-body injury on October 1 against the San Jose Sharks. Marchand had been out of action since suffering a left knee injury on October 6 against the Los Angeles Kings after colliding with the goal post.

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