The surgery was considered minor and Luongo is expected to be ready for the start of next season.

Luongo, 37, was 35-19-6 with a 2.35 goals-against average and .922 save percentage during the regular season for the Atlantic Division-winning Panthers.

He had a 2.05 GAA and .934 save percentage during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Florida lost to the New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference First Round in six games.