Breaking: the worst is confirmed for Luongo...

We know have a better idea of what's in store for beloved National Hockey League veteran goaltender Roberto Luongo.

And it isn't good news.

As the Florida Panthers were taking on the New York Islanders on Monday night, Luongo stretched out his leg to make a routine pad save, and it was immediately evident that he was in severe pain.

The veteran goaltender couldn't even stand with the help of his teammates and trainers, and eventually he had to literally be carried off the ice in his equipment.

On Wednesday, Panthers head coach Bob Boughner announced that Luongo is expected to miss multiple weeks with a lower-body injury.

Coach Bob Boughner says Luongo is dealing with a lower-body injury. He's expected to miss multiple weeks. #FlaPanthers
— David Dwork (@DavidDwork) December 6, 2017

With Luongo being out for an extended period of time, Coach Boughner said Reimer is “ready to accept the challenge once again.” pic.twitter.com/S17w38fzlf
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) December 6, 2017

The only good news is that Boughner confirmed the current injury has nothing to do with his surgically repaired hip.

Luongo’s injury is NOT related to his surgically repaired hip, Boughner says.
— Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) December 6, 2017

James Reimer's net now with Luongo hurt.... "I'll try to do him justice and play well in his absence. " Reimer in net tomorrow night vs @NHLJets @thebbtcenter pic.twitter.com/ygkfrAaidC
— Steve Goldstein (@goldieonice) December 6, 2017

Our thoughts are with Luongo, who is out for the second time this season already...