Panthers place Aleksander Barkov on IR

Concussion sidelines Panthers' top-line center

Barkov left the game in the 2nd period

SUNRISE, Fla. ā€“ The Florida Panthers placed top-line center Aleksander Barkov on the injured reserve list on Sunday.

BarkovĀ suffered a concussion on Monday, February eighth, when he was hit in the head by Justin Abdelkader of the Detroit Red Wings.

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The Panthers have clearly missed Barkov, who has missed the last 3 games.

The Cats won their first game without Barkov but then lost the last two contests by a total score of 10-3.Ā 

NHL rules for the Injured Reserve List state a player placed on IRĀ "is ineligible to compete in NHL games for a period not less than seven days."

In a coinciding move, the Panthers recalled Greg McKegg from the Portland Pirates.Ā 

The Panthers next play on Monday against the Penguins as the Cats play the third contest of a 6-game homestand.Ā 

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