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Barbecue accident: burns prevent Eetu Luostarinen from playing

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Nov 19, 2025 2:33 PM ET

Bad news in Florida.

The Panthers, who have already suffered several injuries since the start of the year, will have to cope without the services of Eetu Luostarinen for at least a few weeks.

Why? Because of a barbecue accident.

Paul Maurice has announced that his player will not be able to play (he is evaluated on a weekly basis) because he has burns related to his barbecue accident.

This is… unexpected news.

Eetu Luostarinen is week to week after suffering burns during a barbecue accident, per head coach Paul Maurice.

– Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) November 19, 2025

Obviously, when a player has to miss an event that has nothing to do with an injury sustained in the course of his duties, there’s a reaction.

But these guys are just like any other, when it comes down to it. Accidents happen.

Obviously, the fact that this is a second injury in a few days in the NHL, related to an event that has nothing to do with hockey, is causing quite a stir. Let’s not forget that Jack Hughes recently cut himself during a team dinner.

These are events that get people talking more than a regular injury.

Injuries have been a big part of sparking urgency along the NHL’s trade market to start the season.

But I never thought that team dinners and BBQ accidents would be part of the cause.

There’s a marketing opportunity here, Uber Eats/Skip The Dishes/etc!

– Marco D’Amico (@mndamico) November 19, 2025

Can you imagine if a Canadiens player, under the current circumstances, had been injured while eating or using his barbecue? That would clearly be the talk of Montreal in droves.

And not for the right reasons.

In the end, if Luostarinen has to miss several games because of a burn, it must really hurt. And that’s not counting his pride injury.

It remains to be seen how soon he’ll be back.

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This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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