Aleksander Barkov is an absolutely sensational player, arguably top 5 and without question in the top 10 forwards in the NHL.
However, Barkov seems to be inconsistent lately, with moments of vintage Barkov and other moments where he seems as irresponsible defensively as the rest of his team. At times, Barkov simply appears ‘exhausted.’
While Barkov certainly was productive in the 3rd period of the Philly game where he managed two assists in the last five minutes of play, he still looked gassed each time we caught a look at him during his very brief stints on the bench.