Roberto Luongo will start in net Thursday night against the visiting Red Wings

Luongo will start in net Thursday night against the visiting Red Wings, Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Luongo has earned victories in three consecutive starts. In those showings, the Panthers have supported him with 14 goals and he's only allowed three scores over that same span. He'll face a Red Wings team that only ranks 21st in the league with 2.44 goals per game.