Barkov departs Game 2 early after high hit by Draisaitl

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov didn't play the final 9:28 of Monday's Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final after taking a high hit from Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl.

Aleksander Barkov went to the locker room after taking this high hit from Leon Draisaitl#TimeToHunt | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/63VV17p3fS

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Draisaitl received a two-minute minor for roughing on the play.

Barkov has recorded 19 points in 19 games this postseason. The 2024 Selke Trophy winner has also played a key role in neutralizing the opponent's top lines.

The Panthers won Monday's contest 4-1 to take a 2-0 series lead.

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