After playing nearly every other day for several weeks, the Panthers finally get a break while they await their Stanley Cup Final opponent.

During the first period of Saturday's Game 3 between the Panthers and Hurricanes, Florida center Eetu Luostarinen put a pretty vicious hit on Carolina's Jackson Blake while chasing down a loose puck.

Luostarinen (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Hurricanes. Luostarinen was hurt in the first period after an awkward crash into the boards following a missed hit. He was ruled out for the rest of the game during the second period.