That's not the start to the season Roberto Luongo nor the Florida Panthers were hoping for. It's not so John Cullen Jersey much that the Panthers dropped a tight 2-1 shootout decision to theLightning in Tampa in their regular season opener Saturday night, but the Panthers lost Luongo to a right knee injury midway through the second period. The Panthers did not practice on Sunday and did not provide an update on Luongo, but the team did place him on Injured Reserve. After practice on Monday, Panthers coach Bob Boughner told reporters that Luongo will mi s 2-4 weeks because of the injury, but surgery is not required. Former Winnipeg Jets netminder Michael Hutchinson was recalled from the AHL on an emergency basis to back up James Michael Bunting Jersey Reimer, who takes over in Luongo's absence. Luongo was hurt when teammate Frank Vatrano fell on his leg after a collision near the Florida crease. The 39-year Alex Nedeljkovic Jersey -old netminder was helped from the ice and was not available to commentafter the game. Prior to the injury, Luongo stopped all 12 shots he faced and the Panthers led 1-0.Reimer came on in relief and played well, allowing onlyan Anthony Cirelli goal at 10:45 of the third period before he and the Cats lost in the shootout. While Reimer is a solid No. 2 goalie, the Panthers are hoping that Luongo can remain healthy this season and handle the bulk of the work in net. Last season, Floridami sed the playoffs by one point as Luongo was Valtteri Puustinen Jersey limited to only 35 appearances because of injury. He played exceptionally well when healthy, posting a 2.47 GAA, .929 save percentage and three shutouts. MORE : Luongo is the winningest active goaltender in the NHL with 471 victories. He also leads all current goalies with 76 career shutouts. Florida does not Jagger Joshua Jersey play again until Thursday, when the Panthers host the Columbus Blue Jackets.