Florida Panthers Announce Two More Injuries

The Florida Panthers, the NHL's two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, announced two additional injuries on Wednesday, further depleting a roster already battered by a season-long wave of setbacks as they chase a historic three-peat.

Forward Eetu Luostarinen is week-to-week after sustaining burns to his lower body in a barbecuing accident involving a malfunctioning gas grill. Head coach Paul Maurice described the incident as unusual for the team. "We list him as week-to-week because we don't have a lot of experience with this," Maurice said. Luostarinen, who did not require an overnight hospital stay but was evaluated by doctors, will need to regain comfort with his equipment before returning. The 27-year-old Finn has contributed 10 points in 18 games this season, including three goals, and played a key role in the Panthers' playoff runs, tallying 19 points in 23 games during last season's championship.

Adding to the woes, forward Cole Schwindt broke his right arm in the first period of Florida's 8-5 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday after colliding with goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Schwindt, claimed off waivers last month to bolster the injury-riddled lineup, is...