Aleksandr Barkov was responsible for a successful comeback.
Already after just over 15 minutes, the 27-year-old scored a hat-trick.
– I had some bounce on my side, he says according to ESPN.
The Florida Panthers won convincingly at home against the Montreal Canadiens. Finnish star Alexander Barkov played an important role in the 7-2 win.
The 27-year-old returned after missing three matches with a lower-body injury and made an immediate impact. In total, there were five points for Barkov, of which three goals were already in the first half.
– I play with some good players who find me there, he says according to ESPN.
Directed by Forsling’s
Barkov also thinks he’s had a bit of luck with the rebound. And you can say that. The 27-year-old’s first goal was steering. But with her back to Gustav Forsling’s end, she was not conscious.
He got the Swede’s shot in the leg and suddenly Barkov made it 1-0 after just over two minutes.
The 27-year-old’s second goal was a sharp finish scored by goalkeeper Sergej Bobrovsky with the club’s tip. He then completed his hat-trick after a bit of luck pucking a Canadiens defender in front of the goal.
praised by the opponent
There were also two assists, one in the second half and one in the third, for Barkov, who was praised by opponent Arber Chikaj.
– He’s one of the best in the league, so if you give him the space and time he has, you’ll have to pay, according to nhl.com.
Florida’s win meant they snapped a three-game losing streak.
