Panthers' Roberto Luongo: Starting in net Thursday

Luongo will start in goal Thursday night against host Winnipeg, Steve Goldstein of FOX Sports Florida reports.

Analysis:

Luongo was blasted for five goals on 17 shots from the Wild before getting the heave-ho in his last start Tuesday, but the 16-year veteran must know a thing or two about how to get back on track. The Jets barely round out the top-20 ranking for team scoring, plus they're trying to compensate for four skaters -- three forwards and a defenseman -- on injured reserve, thus helping Bobby Lu and his quest for win No. 11 this season.