What It Means:

There are reportedly no tests scheduled for Barkov, meaning the injury must not be too serious. The knock comes at a bad time as he was playing well. Barkov had a goal and five assists over his previous four games.

After scoring 36 points in 71 games a year ago, Barkov has already totaled 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) this season. We currently have him projected for eight more goals and 11 more assists over the final 26 games, although those numbers will need to be adjusted if he doesn't return soon. In his third season, his 48.6 Corsi For Percentage and 0.0 Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength are career-low numbers.