The Completion Cup | Series 1
Aleksander BarkovAleksander Barkov
Heroic #164/169
Goal vs BOS | 3rd Period | May 12, 2024

In leading his team to their first-ever Stanley Cup championship, captain Aleksander Barkov played a pivotal role in their success. Barkov led all players during the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 34 takeaways and tied for the team lead with 22 points. He excelled in critical situations, whether it was winning a key defensive zone face off, shutting down top offensive opponents, or killing penalties.
During the Eastern Conference Second Round series against Boston, Barkov scored the game-winning goal in Game 4. In the third period, he battled through Boston defenders, maneuvered the puck into the slot, and, surrounded by three Bruins players, shot it past the netminder. Later in the series, in the clinching Game 6, Barkov blocked a one-timer attempt by David Pastrnak late in the game, securing a one-goal victory.
In the Stanley Cup Final, Barkov's defensive prowess shone again, leading to a crucial assist on Florida's shorthanded goal. Late in the first period, with the Oilers on the power play, Barkov perfectly read the play, poke-checking the puck at the blueline to force a turnover. He then retrieved the puck, skated it up the ice while fending off a defender, and passed it to Gustav Forsling, who set up Sam Reinhart for a redirection goal. Later in that same Game 3, Barkov scored the game-winning goal on a 2-on-1 break with Evan Rodrigues, firing a wrist shot that went short side.

Aleksander Barkov
Aleksander Barkov
#16 | C
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7:31
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Boston, MA
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