Aleksander Barkov Returns to Lead Panthers to Victory

Aleksander Barkov made a triumphant return to the ice after an eight-game hiatus due to injury, scoring a goal and an assist to lead the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Meanwhile, several noteworthy NHL matchups are scheduled, with players to watch including Matthew Boldy for the Minnesota Wild against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Kyle Palmieri leading the New York Islanders against the Anaheim Ducks. In other games, Jack Eichel will spearhead the Vegas Golden Knights against the Calgary Flames, and Mark Scheifele will be a key player for the Winnipeg Jets in their clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Edmonton Oilers face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets, with Mattias Ekholm highlighted as a key player, and Clayton Keller will be a prominent figure for the Utah Hockey Club against the San Jose Sharks. Fans can catch these games and others on ESPN+.