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Chips in helper Monday Luostarinen notched an assist, three hits and two PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Luostarinen posted a helper in a third straight game, but offense is going to be tough to come by moving forward. Following the returns of Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov from their respective absences, Luostarinen is now in a third-line role with no path to consistent power-play time. He saw a season-low 11:43 of ice time Monday and will likely continue to play on the third line. The Finn has six points, 16 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-2 rating over 11 appearances, but his fantasy value will be limited to deeper formats with the Panthers near full strength up front.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Saturday Luostarinen scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Impact There was plenty of ice time available for Luostarinen in a 10-forward lineup, and he logged a season-high 21:47. The 26-year-old has two goals over his last three games, and he's up to three tallies over seven contests this season. He's yet to record an assist, but the Finn has added 11 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-2 rating while playing in a middle-six role.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Buries game-winner Luostarinen scored a goal and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Luostarinen's third-period tally was the game-winner. The forward has seen increased ice time in the absences of Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness), though Luostarinen is likely to drop back onto the third line when the Panthers are healthy. The 26-year-old has two goals, seven shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-2 rating over five appearances this season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first-period goal Luostarinen scored a goal on four shots and added four hits in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Bruins.

Impact Luostarinen gave the Panthers a 2-0 lead at 7:31 of the first period. The 26-year-old forward took a step back last year, going from 43 points in 2022-23 to 27 points in 2023-24 despite similar ice time. He begins this season in a third-line role with no power-play minutes, but the physical Finn could be an option to enter the top six when injuries arise.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

2024 Golf Classic: Eetu Luostarinen | Florida Panthers Eetu Luostarinen talks golf, looking ahead to the 2024-25 season and more!

SEPTEMBER 16 • NHL.COM

Manages helper in win Luostarinen recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Impact Luostarinen continues to make an impact from the third line with four points over his last five games. His offense has been streaky in the playoffs, but his place in the lineup has never been in doubt. The 25-year-old forward is up to eight points, 24 shots on net, 55 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 20 playoff contests.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers' Warren Foegele Gets Game Misconduct After Collision With Eetu Luostarinen

JUNE 11 • YOUTUBE

Oilers' Foegele ejected for knee-on-knee hit on Panthers' Luostarinen in Stanley Cup final Game 2

Edmonton's Warren Foegele was ejected from Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final for his knee-on-knee hit that injured Florida's Eetu Luostarinen midway through the first period

JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eetu Luostarinen is healthy this Stanley Cup Final. That's a big deal for the Florida Panthers

A broken leg knocked Eetu Luostarinen out of the Stanley Cup Final last year

JUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deposits empty-netter Luostarinen scored an empty-net goal and added two hits in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

Impact Luostarinen has a goal and two assists over his last three games after finishing Saturday's win with an empty-netter. The 25-year-old forward continues to play on the Panthers' third line, so his scoring chances are likely to remain limited. He's picked up a decent seven points with 24 shots on net, 53 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 18 playoff contests in that supporting role.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Luostarinen notched an even-strength assist in Thursday's 3-2 win against the Rangers in Game 5.

Impact Luostarinen had been held off the scoresheet in seven consecutive outings before helping out on Anton Lundell's third-period tally. Luostarinen added two shots, one block, one hit and a plus-1 rating in 16:15 of ice time. The 25-year-old has been struggling when it comes to finding the back of the net -- he has the lowest shooting percentage among Florida's forwards that have at least 20 shots on goal during the postseason. The Finland native has five points (one goal) and a plus-1 rating in 16 postseason appearances so far.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen Nets First In Playoffs To End Jeremy Swayman's Night

MAY 9 • YOUTUBE

Provides helper in Game 5 Luostarinen notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

Impact Luostarinen's goal drought is now at 17 games, but he has nine assists in that span. Two of those helpers have come over the last two contests, accounting for all of his playoff production through five outings. The winger has added 17 hits, six shots on net, eight PIM and an even plus-minus rating while filling a third-line role in the postseason.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Fiery effort in Game 4 Luostarinen supplied an assist and five hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning for Game 4 of the conference quarterfinals.

Impact We'd be surprised if Luostarinen is ever the first player to come to mind when thinking about the Panthers roster, but the 25-year-old winger has 16 hits in this opening series. Indeed, physicality is always encouraged by teams chasing the Stanley Cup, and it should be known that Luostarinen is by no means devoid of offense. The Finn averaged 35 points between the last two regular seasons in a middle-six role, making him a sneaky option for playoff pools.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Luostarinen notched an assist versus the Flyers on Sunday.

Impact Luostarinen has just one goal in his last eight contests while recording 13 shots on net. The winger is currently filling a first-line role but is far from a lock to maintain that assignment heading into the final weeks of the regular season. In addition to his even-strength role, Luostarinen has been spending time with the No. 2 power-play unit, in part due to Aleksander Barkov's (undisclosed) absence.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bends twine against Caps Luostarinen scored a goal on one shot in a 4-2 win over Washington on Thursday.

Impact Luostarinen needs just one more tally to reach the 10-goal threshold but is unlikely to repeat his 2022-23 total when he scored 17 times in 82 games. Additionally, the 25-year-old wigner is on pace to miss the 25-point mark for the first time since his rookie campaign when he notched just eight points in 44 games.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

First multi-goal game in NHL Luostarinen scored twice on the power play in a 4-1 win over Montreal on Saturday.

Impact It was the forward's first multi-goal game in the NHL (248 games). Luostarinen is a third-line fixture in Florida with limited fantasy value. He caught lightning in a bottle last season with 43 points, including 17 goals, in 82 games. But this year, Luostarinen has fallen back to earth, and he's on a 23-point pace. Nice game, but we're not sure there's reason here to roster him.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eetu Luostarinen powers surging Panthers past Canadiens Eetu Luostarinen notched the first two-goal game of his career, leading the host Florida Panthers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens o...

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eetu Luostarinen scores twice, Panthers tops Canadiens 4-1 for 4th consecutive win

Eetu Luostarinen scored a pair of power-play goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to four games

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers' Jonathan Quick Robs Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen With Sprawling Back Leg Save

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Supplies only offense in loss Luostarinen scored his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact He spoiled Joel Hofer's shutout bid midway through the second period with a billiard shot -- his dump-in attempt took a strange carom off the glass right by the Panthers' bench and went straight into the net, while Hofer waited for the puck behind the cage. Three of Luostarinen's five goals on the season have come in the last seven games, but those are the checking-line winger's only points in December.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eetu Luostarinen Scores A Bizarre Goal As The Puck Bounces Off The Glass And In

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores third goal of 2023-24 Luostarinen provided a goal in a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh on Friday.

Impact Luostarinen's marker came early in the third period and proved to be the game-winner. It was his third tally and sixth point in 26 contests this season, which is way down from his 2022-23 finish of 17 goals and 43 points in 82 appearances. That offensive decline is despite Luostarinen averaging 16:08 of ice time this year, which is roughly in line with his 15:59 last season. We're likely too deep into the season for the 25-year-old to recover to the point of matching his 2022-23 totals, but he should be able to increase his offensive pace at least somewhat as the campaign progresses.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes goal Monday Luostarinen collected a goal in a 5-0 win over Ottawa on Monday.

Impact Luostarinen has two goals and five points through 21 contests this season. He's getting a solid amount of ice time with Florida -- an average of 16:11 per game going into Monday's action -- but he doesn't have a regular role on the power play. That's unlikely to change unless the Panthers run into injury troubles, which significantly limits Luostarinen's offensive potential for the 2023-24 campaign.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits opening goal Luostarinen scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Luostarinen got his first goal of the campaign at 14:50 of the first period. The 25-year-old has made limited contributions on offense this season while skating in a middle-six role. He's up to three points 22 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 17 appearances. He had 43 points in 82 appearances last year, so it's possible he could unlock more offense as the season goes on.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Oilers' Foegele ejected for knee-on-knee hit on Panthers' Luostarinen in Stanley Cup final Game 2

Eetu Luostarinen is healthy this Stanley Cup Final. That's a big deal for the Florida Panthers

Eetu Luostarinen scores twice, Panthers tops Canadiens 4-1 for 4th consecutive win