Panthers expect C Aleksander Barkov (LBI) to return Monday vs. Sabres

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Florida Panthers star center Aleksander Barkov practiced with the team on Saturday for the first time since his Oct. 10 lower-body injury and is expected to return to action Monday against the host Buffalo Sabres.

Barkov, 29, will miss his eighth consecutive game on Saturday night when the Panthers visit the New York Islanders. The reigning Stanley Cup champions will play the Sabr