Overview
- Coach Paul Maurice said Luostarinen did not stay overnight in the hospital and his return hinges on when he can comfortably wear his equipment.
- Cole Schwindt broke his arm in a collision during Monday’s win over Vancouver and is expected to miss two to three months after surgery.
- Florida’s lengthy injury list already includes Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Dmitry Kulikov, Jonah Gadjovich and Tomas Nosek, with Tkachuk potentially skating by month’s end.
- Rookie Jack Devine is expected to make his NHL debut Thursday against the Devils as Florida shuffles lines and roles.
- Luostarinen has 10 points in 18 games this season, and his off-ice injury follows another unusual incident leaguewide with New Jersey’s Jack Hughes sidelined after hand surgery.