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Aleksander Barkov: Expected back Thursday

Barkov (upper body) appears likely to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's game against the Coyotes, Jameson Olive of Fox Sports Florida reports.

Analysis:

A big piece for the Panthers, Barkov's return would provide some relief at the perfect time, following the news that Jonathan Huberdeau (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest. The 20-year-old Finn rode a four-game goal streak into the Feb. 8 contest against the Red Wings, in which he left with the upper-body issue. The youngster will look to pick up where he left off upon returning, but check back later in the week for a confirmed status.

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