He was born and raised in Tampere, Finland, where Alexander Barkov Sr. was then playing for Tappara of the Finnish Elite League. Upon making his debut with the club at the age of 16, Barkov ...

F lorida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Edmonton. There's a chance Barkov will return to the lineup after missing the ...

In June last year, Barkov made history as the first Finnish captain to win the Stanley Cup after his Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in a winner-take-all game seven. The award was ...

It's the second win for Barkov of an award that dates back to 1948. Later this week, he has a chance to be named Finnish athlete of the year. It is the second win for Barkov, who previously won in ...

Aleksander Barkov will captain Team Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NHL announced Thursday. Barkov, captain of the Florida Panthers, became the first Finnish captain to raise the Stanley ...

Barkov (illness) won't suit up for Monday's road game against the Oilers, Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein reports. Barkov will miss his second straight game due to the illness.

It’s been quite a run for Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov. He won the Selke Trophy and became the first Finnish captain to hoist the Stanley Cup back in June, while also playing a pair of ...

Two helpers against Chicago ...

This decision just made too much sense. After becoming the first Finnish-born player to captain a Stanley Cup champion, Aleksander Barkov was named captain of Team Finland for the upcoming 2025 4 ...

Aleksander Barkov scored in regulation and again in a shootout as the Florida Panthers opened a five-game trip with a 2-1 victory against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. Barkov and Sam ...