Barkov Suiting Up For Finland After Injury-Ravaged Year

Aleksander Barkov’s season has been wiped out by an ACL injury, but he is still finding a way to put on a sweater and represent Finland. That alone tells you what kind of competitor the Panthers captain is, because most stars in his spot are hiding out and counting rehab reps. Instead, he is stepping back into a spotlight that comes with pride, pressure, and plenty of eyes on his recovery.