The Canucks also were uncertain of the status of No. 1 goaltender Roberto Luongo following the morning skate. Luongo wore a throat protector during the workout for the first time this season after being struck in the throat during practice Monday from a shot by Daniel Sedin.Luongo had rejected wearing a dangling throat protector beneath his goalie's mask previously because he felt uncomfortable and had problems locating pucks in his skates. Related to this articleShould Luongo be ruled out, backup Dany Sabourin would start for only the fourth time this season, sporting an 0-3 record. Luongo has been in goal for all 25 Vancouver victories.