Barkov suffered an upper-body injury on a hit by Red Wings’ forward Justin Abdelkader on Monday. With Barkov out, Nick Bjugstad will skate on the Panthers’ top line with Jonathan Huberdeau and Jaromir Jagr. There was no update on the severity of Barkov’s injury, but we should get an update in the next 48 hours.

Barkov was crunched in his own zone by Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader and left the game with a potential concussion. Barkov has turned into a star this season and this would be a huge blow to the Panthers offence if he misses an extended period of time. If he’s out for any period of time, look for Nick Bjugstad to play an extended role for the Panthers.

Barkov, 20, was the second overall pick in the 2013 draft. He has collected 30 points (12G / 18A) in 38 games this season. In his first three NHL seasons, Barkov has 90 points (36G / 54A) in 163 career games.

Barkov was listed as a game-time decision for Saturday’s game, but did not come out for the pregame warmup. He has been out since October 22nd, but look for him to return tomorrow vs. the Lightning. Barkov has three goals and three assists in seven games.

Barkov, who returned to practice on Thursday, appears to have a chance to play on Saturday. The Panthers said he “could be” a game-time decision, so that basically means that he is a game-time decision. Monitor his status when pre-game warmups start at 6:30 pm ET.

Barkov has missed the last eight games with a broken hand but will return to practice tomorrow. Barkov is nearing a return to the lineup but there is no word how many practice days he will need before he can play.

The Panthers caught a break when the doctors announced that Barkov will not require surgery on his broken hand and could only miss two weeks. Barkov has had a great start to the season, registering three goals and three assists in seven games. It sounds like Barkov will miss at least six games, but it could have been worse.

Barkov is expected to meet with a specialist on Monday, who will determine if the Panthers’ centre will need surgery on his broken hand. There is no timetable for his return until they determine whether or not he needs surgery—Barkov could miss between two weeks and two months.

The Panthers will wrap up their road trip tonight in Dallas. Barkov will be reevaluated when they get back to Florida. Expect an update on Barkov’s hand injury next week.

Barkov was forced to leave Thursday’s game after blocking a shot with his hand. There was no update on Barkov’s status, but he was spotted leaving the arena with his hand wrapped in a bandage. The Panthers can’t afford to lose Barkov for an extended period of time, but if they do, expect Rocco Grimaldi to be recalled. Expect the Panthers to update Barkov’s status by Saturday morning.

Barkov has missed the last two games with an illness, but is expected to be back in tonight vs. the Jets. Barkov has just three goals and five assists in 29 games this season. Brandon Pirri will come out of the lineup to make room for Barkov.

The Panthers are expected to ice the same group of forwards as Friday night, which means that Barkov is expected to miss his second straight game with an illness.

Barkov has missed the last six games with a hand injury that he suffered on December 1st. With Barkov returning, Vincent Trochek is expected to take a seat and could be headed back to San Antonio. Barkov has had a slow start, posting just two goals and two assists in 19 games.

Barkov will miss his fifth straight game tonight. He continues to battle through a hand injury that he suffered on November 1st. He is day-to-day and questionable for Saturday.

Barkov has missed the last four games with a hand injury that he suffered on December 1st. It all depends on how practice goes tomorrow, but if all goes as planned he could be back in the lineup this weekend—either Friday in Detroit or Saturday in Buffalo.

Barkov’s movement to IR is retroactive to last Monday, which means he can return to the lineup whenever he is 100 percent. He will miss his fourth straight game tonight.

Barkov is not on the ice at the Panthers morning skate, which suggests that he will miss his second straight game with a hand injury that he suffered on Monday vs. the Blue Jackets. Again, there is no break, but Barkov’s hand has some swelling and it looks like it will keep him out of at least one more game.

Barkov was injured blocking a shot last night. There is nothing broken, just some swelling. Barkov is day-to-day, Shawn Thornton will play with Barkov out.