Florida Panthers forwards Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko are both available to play Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers, head coach Paul Maurice confirmed to reporters on Thursday.
Barkov left Game 2 Monday after receiving a high hit from Oilers star Leon Draisaitl during the third period.
The Panthers captain has 19 points (six goals and 13 assists) in 19 games during the playoffs. He finished the regular season with 80 points (23 goals and 57 assists) in 73 games and captured his second career Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league’s top defensive forward.
Tarasenko was absent from Wednesday’s practice as Maurice told reporters he was dealing with “a minor thing.”
He has seven points (four goals and three assists) in 19 playoff games. Tarasenko had 14 points (six goals and eight assists) in 19 games during the regular season after arriving from the Ottawa Senators ahead of the trade deadline.
Florida holds a 2-0 lead as the series shifts to Edmonton for Game 3. Watch live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT.