Luostarinen scored a shorthanded goal and added three hits in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Luostarinen got the Panthers on the board early in the second period. The 23-year-old has started to get in on the scoring more in March with a goal and two assists in his last six outings. His tally Sunday was his first since Dec. 30, and he's now at nine goals, 18 points, 60 shots on net, 77 hits and a plus-3 rating through 55 appearances. Joe Thornton (undisclosed) is nearing a return, which means Luostarinen and Noel Acciari are soon to be competing for likely just one spot in the lineup.