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The Panthers finally got some good news on the injury front. Eetu Luostarinen was back in the lineup after missing eight games due to a grilling accident.

Florida Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen suffers injury in 'barbecue accident'

Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen suffers freak injury in 'barbecue accident'

The Panthers divulged Luostarinen’s barbecue-related mishap on Wednesday.

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Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / November 19

Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen week-to-week after barbecue mishap

Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is considered week-to-week after sustaining burns during a barbecue accident, head coach Paul Maurice announced on Wednesday.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Panthers’ Eetu Luostarinen out week-to-week after barbecue accident

Who knew eating food could be so dangerous? Just five days after the news that New Jersey Devils superstar center Jack Hughes sliced his hand during a team dinner, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice told the media Wednesday that forward Eetu Luostarinen suffered burns during a barbecue accident that will keep him out week-to-week.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 19

Panthers winger out week-to-week after barbecue accident

Panthers winger Eetu Luostarinen suffered significant burns as a result of a barbecue accident and will miss a few weeks, head coach Paul Maurice said.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Panthers’ Eetu Luostarinen out day-to-day with lower-body injury

A notable omission from the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions’ lineup. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that forward Eetu Luostarinen will not be in the lineup for the team’s matchup with the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Panthers’ Brad Marchand earns ‘awesome’ Eetu Luostarinen take

Wins are suddenly hard to come by for Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers, as the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions have lost their second game in a row on Wednesday night at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, 4-1.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 4

Preseason Gameday 7: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning conclude a run of three straight games against each other with tonight’s preseason finale in Sunrise. On Thursday, the Bolts battered the Cats by a 5-2 count in an intense, penalty-filled affair at Benchmark International Arena.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 3

Panthers drop 5-2 decision to Lightning in physical preseason affair

Florida Panthers were soundly beaten 5-2 by the highly-motivated Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning carried much of the play in the first period, however, it was the shorthanded Panthers who opened the scoring at 11:52 when Eetu Luostarinen beat goaltender Brandon Halverson to Gustav Forsling’s dump in.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 10

Panthers close to repeating after Game 3 thrashing of Oilers

Stanley Cup Final Game 3 takeaways: Panthers two wins away from back-to-back titles

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31

Panthers HC provides injury updates on Eetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell

Forwards Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell missed Saturday’s practice for the Florida Panthers, but coach Paul Maurice said afterward that both are expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, per George Richards of NHL.com.

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Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / May 31

Panthers' Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen OK for Game 1

Florida Panthers forwards Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell will be ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night in Edmonton, coach Paul Maurice said Saturday.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Panthers’ Eetu Luostarinen leaves Game 5 against Hurricanes with undisclosed injury

The Florida Panthers announced on social media that defenseman Eetu Luostarinen will not return after leaving Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Paul Bissonnette Reacts to Panthers Player's Ejection vs. Hurricanes

Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen was ejected from Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday night after a boarding hit. Luostarinen's hit drove Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake head-first into the boards late in the first period after they collided right behind the Canes' net.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 24

Panthers’ Eetu Luostarinen ejected for boarding Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake

The Florida Panthers will be without centre Eetu Luostarinen for the rest of Game 3 on Saturday, as he was assessed a five-minute minute major and a game misconduct for boarding Carolina Hurricanes‘ winger Jackson Blake.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / May 20

Panthers Forward Enjoying Breakout Postseason

The Florida Panthers crushed the Toronto Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup hopes with their Game 7 victory, sending the Leafs home and the Panthers to their third consecutive Eastern Conference Finals series.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Luostarinen’s 4-Point Night Lifts Panthers to Second Round

The Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 to win the series and punch their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 1

Eetu Luostarinen's historic night leads Panthers to series win over Lightning

Florida's Eetu Luostarinen had a career night with a goal and three assists as the visiting Panthers closed out their first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup Wednesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

Panthers’ Eetu Luostarinen to miss Tuesday’s game against Predators

Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen will not be travelling with the team for Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, according to Palm Beach Post and Pucks & Palms writer Colby Guy.