Roberto Luongo is expected to make his next start Friday against the Sabres, Steve Goldstein of FOX Sports Florida reports.

Luongo is expected to make his next start Friday against the Sabres, Steve Goldstein of FOX Sports Florida reports.

Analysis:

With the Panthers still in search of their first win on the season, it probably would make sense for the team to go with Luongo against Buffalo, even though Saturday's matchup versus a solid Capitals squad would seem the preferable game for a team to use their No. 1 goalie. While the Panthers could reverse course on the plan by the end of the week, it sounds like backup Al Montoya will be in the net against Washington.