Aleksander Barkov's status has been confirmed for game 3

Aleksander Barkov's season was nearly ended two nights ago when Leon Draisaitl hit him with a cross-check to the head. According to several Florida Panthers media sources, Aleksander Barkov is practicing today and will be traveling to Edmonton.

Per @GeorgeRichards and @JamesonCoop

Aleksander Barkov is practising today with the Panthers. They fly to Edmonton this afternoon

More Aleksander Barkov skating this morning. He left game two in the third period after taking a hit from Leon Draisaitl

Yesterday Paul Maurice said today was the big day for evaluation. This is a good sign the Captain will play

Here is the moment where Aleksander Barkov was injured by Leon Draisaitl. There was no supplemental discipline on the play:

Should the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl be suspended for this elbow that injured Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov? You make the call. We'll hang up and listen:

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Paul Maurice drops a crucial update on Aleksander Barkov's injury status

Leon Draisaitl's suspension fate confirmed by NHL Player Safety

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