Aleksander Barkov C FLA Sun 3/16/25 11:57 PM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Barkov helped establish a 2-0 lead early in the second period, but it wasn't enough. He'd been held off the scoresheet in the previous three games, which matched his longest slump of the season. The center is up to 18 goals, 62 points (25 on the power play), 129 shots on net, 73 hits, 51 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 58 outings this season.
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Fri 3/7/25 12:32 PM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov recorded an empty-net goal and delivered two power-play assists in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Barkov had a hand in each of the three goals scored by the Panthers in this win. Aside from setting up the team's first two goals on the power play, he delivered the final blow with an empty-netter in the dying moments when the Blue Jackets were all out on the attack looking for a late equalizer. Barkov is having another excellent season and has recorded five multi-point games across his last eight appearances, giving him 11 points (four goals, seven helpers) in that span.
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Tue 3/4/25 11:15 AM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov scored both of Florida's goals and took four shots on net in Monday's 2-1 win over Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Barkov cashed in both of his goals in the second period. The first of his two tallies was unassisted and the second was on the power play. The 29-year-old center is up to 16 goals, 56 points and 115 shots in 52 appearances this season. While Barkov has been kept off the scoresheet in three of his five appearances since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the two games he has contributed offensively were multi-point performances. He currently ranks 35th in the league in points despite missing a chunk of time near the start of the season. While Barkov's value in fantasy is impacted by the loss of Matthew Tkachuk (groin), it is encouraging to see Barkov continue to post points in the early stages of Tkachuk's absence. Barkov remains an excellent play in all fantasy formats.
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Wed 2/26/25 1:47 AM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov had two assists and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Barkov helped out on Sam Bennett's power-play goal early in the first period and Gustav Forsling's even-strength tally in the third. The 29-year-old Barkov saw a six-game point streak end Saturday against the Kraken, but he has multiple points in five of his seven outings in February. For the season, the star center is up to 14 goals, 40 helpers, 107 shots on net, 57 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across 49 appearances.
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Sat 2/15/25 7:48 PM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov scored a goal for Finland on Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Barkov tapped in the game-tying goal on a net-front battle in the second period. The Finnish captain played 19:50 and finished with two shots, two blocked shots and one hit. Barkov had been held off the scoresheet in Finland's first game, but he had come into the tourney on a six-game, 11-point streak (three goals, eight assists).
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Sat 2/8/25 11:27 PM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov scored a goal and added a power-play assist in a 5-1 win over Ottawa on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
He knocked down Matthew Tkachuk's fluttering point shot in the slot and past Linus Ullmark to put the Panthers up 2-1 at 11:36 of the second frame. Barkov's current point streak now stands at six games and 11 points (three goals, eight assists). That includes five power-play points, including four assists. Barkov is on pace for his 10th straight 20-goal season, and his winning percentage at the dot continues to improve. He won eight-of-14 on Saturday, and is delivering at a career best 59.4 percent this season.
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Fri 2/7/25 2:32 PM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov registered two assists, including one on the power play, during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Barkov's assists were on Florida's latter two goals Thursday, which helped Matthew Tkachuk score twice. The 29-year-old center is up to 37 assists, 50 points and 103 shots on goal in 46 appearances this season. Florida's top center is on a five-game point streak where he has nine total points. He has been exceptional on the power play during this stretch, posting four tallies with the man advantage. Barkov is rapidly climbing the NHL assist leaderboard and is tied for ninth in assists per game. He has top-tier value in fantasy moving forward.
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Wed 2/5/25 12:23 AM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov scored a goal on three shots, went minus-2, added two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
It was a rare mixed performance for Barkov, as he got the goal but didn't win his battles on the ice. The 29-year-old has been rolling with two goals and eight helpers over his last eight contests, and he's taken multiple shots in seven straight games. For the season, the star center is at 13 goals, 48 points, 103 shots, 52 hits, 44 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 45 appearances.
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Mon 2/3/25 12:31 AM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov provided three assists and had two shots on goal in Sunday's 6-3 win against the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
All three of Barkov's assists were secondary passes, but his undeniable motor and playmaking ability left him in the right place to help linemates Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart light the lamp on Sunday. The 29-year-old center now has 35 assists, 47 points and 100 shots on net in just 44 games. He continues to produce above a point-per-game pace and is riding a three-game point streak. Barkov is behind his pace from last season of 80 points but is in one of the best positions to continue producing on Florida's top line and power-play unit.
Aleksander Barkov C FLA Sun 2/2/25 11:17 AM
Aleksander Barkov
C FLA
Barkov picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 5-1 win over Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
After helping to set up what proved to be the game-winner by Sam Reinhart in the first period, Barkov had a hand in Carter Verhaeghe's tally midway through the third. Barkov hit a slow patch in late December and into January, going 14 straight games without a multi-point performance, but he's heating up with a goal and five points in his last four contests.