Barkov & Lundell On Team Finland

     Two current Florida Panthers player and one former Florida Panthers player have been named to Team Finland for the upcoming IIHF World Championship. It will begin later this week. 

     Alekander Barkov and Anton Lundell were announced on the Team Finland roster. Barkov did not play in any games for Florida during the 2025-26 season due to an injury at the start of training camp. He captained the Panthers to two Stanley Cup titles and three Eastern Conference championships. 

     Lundell was able to made their roster. He finished with 18 goals and 26 assists for 44 points in 64 regular season games this season.

     One-time Panthers right wing Jesse Puljujarvi was announced on Team Finland. He had one goal in five contests with Florida in 2024-25.