Barkov eyes a 'soon' return as the injury-hit Panthers chase a playoff spot

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, who has not played this season after needing surgery in September to repair two major ligaments in his right knee, has a target for what would be his season debut. What that means isn't exactly clear — but indicates there might be hope for the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Panthers and the uphill push that awaits them in a quest to return to the playoffs. Barkov, who has been skating for several weeks, spoke at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Fort ...

By TIM REYNOLDS