Panthers' Barkov selected to replace Maple Leafs' Matthews at All-Star Game

January 27, 2023 - 11:19am

Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov skates with the puck against the Arizona Coyotes on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (Michael Reaves/AP)

Aleksander Barkov from the host Florida Panthers will take Auston Matthews’ place on the Atlantic Division roster for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game.

Aleksander Barkov of the host @FlaPanthers will replace injured Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews on the Atlantic Division roster at the 2023 Honda #NHLAllStar Game.

This will be the second All-Star appearance for Barkov (also 2018).https://t.co/uaGaJy91ri pic.twitter.com/niKej9OvPr

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) January 27, 2023

Barkov joins Panthers teammate Matthew Tkachuk in the All-Star Game which takes place at FLA Live Arena on Feb. 3 for the skills competition and Feb. 4 for the game. In 40 games this season, Barkov has 13 goals and 43 points.

Matthews was selected in the fan vote to join teammate Mitch Marner in the game. Matthews, who won the Hart Trophy last season after leading the NHL with 60 goals, has 53 points in 47 games this season.