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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Luostarinen out due to BBQ injury


Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is considered week-to-week after sustaining burns in a barbecue accident, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters Wednesday, according to team reporter Jameson Olive.

Luostarinen didn't require an overnight hospital stay, and his return will depend on how he feels when his equipment is on, Maurice added, per Olive.

This marks the second unusual injury in the NHL in the past week. New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes underwent surgery Saturday after cutting his finger in a "freak accident" at a team dinner. He's expected to be sidelined for eight weeks.