What It Means:

"It's always nice to be back, I hate missing games," Barkov said. "I want to play all 82 games, then go to the playoffs and play more. Sometimes things happen. The guys did pretty well, won some games played the same way. We're still in first." Unfortunately, Barkov has missed plenty of action this season due to injuries, but he has been productive when he's been in the lineup. Barkov is slated to skate with Jaromir Jagr and Jussi Jokinen in his return.

After scoring 36 points in 71 games a year ago, Barkov has already totaled 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) in 43 games this season. We currently have him projected for five more goals and seven more assists over the final 18 games. In his third season, his 47.8 Corsi For Percentage and -0.8 Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength are both career-low numbers.