Aleksander Barkov (upper body) will sit out Tuesday against the Sabres

by Rotowire

Barkov (upper body) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Sabres, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Barkov suffered the upper-body injury Monday against Detroit and the severity still remains unclear. As for Tuesday, Corban Knight could ultimately sneak his way into the rotation with Florida likely in need of further replacements from the minors.

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