What is Eetu Luostarinen's Timeline to Return to Panthers After Burns in BBQ Accident?

The Florida Panthers will be without Eetu Luostarinen for at least a short period of time due to a recent barbecue accident.

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice announced on Wednesday that Luostarinen is considered week-to-week as a result of the situation.

Luostarinen appeared in each of Florida's first 18 games before sitting out Monday's 8-5 win over the Vancouver Canucks due to a lower-body injury.

The severity of burns that Luostarinen suffered in the barbecue accident is unclear. Maurice did note the 27-year-old didn't require an overnight stay at the hospital after being treated for his injuries.

Luostarinen's timeline for return will depend on how comfortable he feels when he puts on his gear, per Maurice.

Until the Panthers get Luostarinen back, Anton Lundell and Mackie Samoskevich could see more playing time.

Maurice does a good job of spreading out the minutes among his centers, with Sam Reinhart being the only one averaging more than 20 minutes on the ice per game (21:57). Lundell ranks second at 19:26 per game.

Luostarinen is tied for fifth on the team with 10 points. He is tied for third with a plus-minus of plus-three.

The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers are off to a 10-8-1 start this season. Their 21 points has them in sixth place in the Atlantic Division, ahead of only the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres.

Florida plays eight of its next nine games at home, starting with Thursday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils.