Panthers’ Luongo, Bjugstad both injured Friday

Nick Bjugstad skated off the ice after a faceoff and did not return to the game due to injury.

The Florida Panthers have lost goaltender Roberto Luongo and forward Nick Bjugstad for the remainder of Friday’s game against the Nashville Predators.

Luongo (upper-body) was reportedly injured during warmup, forcing James Reimer to start and Panthers’ account executive Bobby Segin to strap on the pads as an emergency backup.

The 37-year-old has an 11-10-5 record this season and remains just one win away from passing the great Terry Sawchuk for fifth on the NHL’s all-time wins list.

Bjugstad was forced to leave during the first period with a lower-body injury.

The 24-year-old has struggled to stay healthy this season, not making his debut until Nov. 22 due to a broken hand suffered in pre-season.

He has just one goal and one assist in 20 games.

 

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