Coach Gerard Gallant confirmed Thursday that Montoya will miss at least two weeks worth of action with a groin injury, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Coach Gerard Gallant confirmed Thursday that Montoya will miss at least two weeks worth of action with a groin injury, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Montoya thus appears on track to be placed on IR, while fellow goalie Roberto Luongo is hurting as well, but hopes to be back next week. In the meantime, Dan Ellis and Sam Brittain are in line to handle the Panthers' netminding duties.