The head coach explained the situation of the injured Aleksander Barkov

Florida head coach Paul Maurice is optimistic about Aleksander Barkov’s playing condition.

Aleksander Barkov missed the previous match. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice gave promising information on Tuesday about being injured in the previous match Alexander Barkov about the situation.

– We are very optimistic that he will return soon, Maurice commented.

Barkov left Florida in the opening set of the conference finals at home against Carolina.

Carolina Jack Drury tackled Barkov cleanly in 12:56, and the Finnish captain did not return to the rink after that. Florida won the match 1–0 and already leads the series 3–0.

According to Maurice, Barkov’s exit from the game was above all a precautionary measure.

However, to be absolutely sure, Maurice did not promise Barkov’s return to the fourth match of the series, which will be played on the night between Wednesday and Thursday Finnish time.

Barkov has gotten into a strong mood during the playoffs. In 15 matches, he has collected 12 power points.

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