A string of injuries has shaken the NHL’s Florida Panthers, with key players sidelined for extended periods. Forward Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss six to eight weeks, while Brad Marchand suffered a setback last night, leaving his return timeline uncertain. Ivan Demidov faces a shorter absence of two to four weeks, and defenseman Jake Sanderson’s recovery remains indefinite. The team’s depth and playoff aspirations now face serious questions as the roster continues to thin.

The Panthers lose Aleksander Barkov for 6-8 weeks, and Brad Marchand goes down last night. Ivan Demidov is out 2-4 weeks, and Jake Sanderson is out indefinitely.