The Panthers took Game 4 of the 2016 Eastern Conference First Round by a score of 2-1, evening the series with the Islanders 2-2. In such a close game defense was key. Goalie Roberto Luongo saved 26 of 27 shot attempts during the game but he also gave credit to defender Erik Gudbranson for having […]

At his historic jersey retirement ceremony, Roberto Luongo gave a heartfelt speech by thanking friends, family, teammates, coaches and others who had supported him throughout his career. He concluded his remarks with a final thank you for some of his biggest supporters: Panthers fans. “Thank you, everybody,” said Lu. “It’s been a great ride. It’s […]

In 2004, Roberto Luongo said he “couldn’t believe how nervous” he was for his first All-Star Skills Competition. By 2016, the veteran was ready to just enjoy himself (and, of course, defend the net). In the Shootout event, a cool, calm and collected Lu stopped all nine shots he faced and said, “that was probably […]

In his first full season back with the Panthers, Roberto Luongo picked up right where he left off. Lu brought the team from 29th in the league in goals allowed to 12th. His .926 save percentage was third in the NHL. These stats made the goalie an obvious choice for a 6th-round pick in the […]

Roberto Luongo didn’t just have a cool mask — he had a full look. The yellow, white, red and navy palate is repeated from head to toe, making for one cohesive, unstoppable goaltender.

Roberto Luongo got into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit at BB&T Center (now Amerant Bank Arena) in this holiday-themed warm-up jersey. Over 19 NHL seasons, opponents regularly tested their luck and lost. Off the ice, Luongo sometimes tested his luck at cards as well. In 2012, he appeared on ESPN’s World Series of Poker, finishing […]

Does this Roberto Luongo mask from the 2017-2018 season look familiar? The goalie debuted almost the exact same mask the year before, but this time he went for a white helmet instead of a navy one. Which do you prefer?

Roberto Luongo was an NHL All-Star as well as an all-star dad. When the 35-year-old veteran returned to the NHL All-Star Game in 2015, he brought his 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son with him, saying “That’s going to be a lot of fun — for me, it will be fun, and hopefully for them, too.” […]

In his first tour with the Panthers, Roberto Luongo piled up 108 wins, including 26 shutouts. He left the team after the 2005-2006 season but would return in 2013. His great run in goal ended after the 2018-2019 season, when he announced he would be retiring from the league.

Gianni Luongo joined his father (and Panthers goalie) Roberto on the ice for the U.S. and Canadian anthems before a home game against the Edmonton Oilers on November 8, 2018. The Luongo family has been a fixture of Parkland, Florida, for years, and when Luongo announced his retirement in June 2019 he let fans know […]