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Can Ivan Barbashev break through the glass ceiling in 2025-26?

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What will it take for Ivan Barbashev to break out with the Golden Knights? Is there even room for him to improve?

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Last season, Ivan Barbashev was on a roll. The Vegas Golden Knights winger had 15 goals and 15 assists before December 15 struck. Fans will remember the upper-body injury he suffered against the Minnesota Wild, leaving him out of commission.

Yes, that December 15.

The aftermath? Well, he had eight goals and 13 assists.