Roberto Luongo led the Panthers on the ice for pregame warmups and will be in the crease for Saturday's game against the Sabres, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Luongo led the Panthers on the ice for pregame warmups and will be in the crease for Saturday's game against the Sabres, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Coach Gerard Gallant typically prefers to split back-to-back sets between his two goalies, but with the Panthers fighting tooth and nail with the Bruins for the final wild-card spot, Luongo could get another nod Sunday against the Lightning, too. Any decision on Sunday's starter will likely depend on how Luongo fares against the Sabres, the league's lowest-scoring team. The Sabres have been more competitive in their recent contests, but the team's lack of playmakers -- especially with Zemgus Girgensons and Tyler Ennis out -- should make Luongo the favorite to come away with the victory Saturday.