Aleksander Barkov Named Finland Captain

     Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov has been named the captain of Team Finland for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. The event will begin on February 12.

     Barkov captained the Panthers to a Stanley Cup title in 2024. He became the first of Finnish-born player to ever to lift the Stanley Cup first as an NHL captain. Barkov is playing his 12th season with Florida.