Aleksander Barkov
This goo was worth a point in June 2025.
publication date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 (part of June 2025)
category: 
Sports
clue: He was born in Finland to a Russian father who played a Canadian sport, but as team captain, he brings the heat (and consecutive Stanley Cup championships) to a southern Florida metropolis.
explanation: Barkov plays for the Florida Panthers who are based in Miami. A few days before this goo was published, the team won its second NHL championship. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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