The head coach of the Florida Panthers, Paul Maurice, has given an update on star player Aleksander Barkov, who departed game two after being hit by Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl. The 2024 Stanley Cup Final will be played in Edmonton for the next two games.
Maurice spoke with reporters today and said as far as he can tell, Barkov has not gotten any worse, which is a good sign.
Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final takes place Thursday night in Edmonton, with game 4 going on Saturday night. So far, Barkov had been a major factor in shutting down Edmonton's Connor McDavid, and Draisaitl, two of the most dangerous offensive hockey players on the planet.