Panthers' Luostarinen expected back for Cup Final after exiting Game 5

TORONTO, ON - MAY 07: Florida Panthers Center Eetu Luostarinen (27) in warmups prior to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Game 2 between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs on May 7, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, On.

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Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen left Game 5 versus the Carolina Hurricanes due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to return for the Cup Final.

Luostarinen appeared to be hurt after slamming into the boards on a missed hit in the first period. He didn't return for the second frame.

Eetu Luostarinen will NOT return to tonight's game.

After a rough 1st period, he looked especially worse for wear after this attempted hit on Taylor Hall 🤕 pic.twitter.com/8eWS07MLz3
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) May 29, 2025

"He should be fine," Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said, according to The Hockey News' David Dwork. "We don't think it's too serious. We think he'll be right and ready."

Luostarinen has been a key piece of the Panthers' third line. He had four goals and 13 points in 16 playoff games entering Wednesday's contest, and he's won his five-on-five minutes 15-3 in the postseason, according to Natural Stat Trick.

The Panthers own a 3-1 series lead.