But for Luongo, who is now 39, those flashes aren’t as bright and frequent as they were when he came back to the Panthers in 2014. In his first two full seasons back with the Panthers, Luongo played in 123 regular season games, including six in the playoffs.
Since then, he’s played in just 75, only starting in 72. A huge part of the Panther puzzle in 2018-19 is not only Luongo’s play but his health. How much can the Panthers rely on the 39-year-old goalie, and how much should they rely on him if they’re to reach their potential?