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UKKO-PEKKA LUUKKONEN #1 - GOALTENDER - BUFFALO SABRES
2.61 GAA •
331 SV •
90.90% SV%
2.61 GAA
331 SV
90.90% SV%
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Sabres stymie Kings, 1-0 Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 23 saves in his return from an injury and Jason Zucker scored the lone goal to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres ea...
Earns shutout in return Luukkonen recorded a 23-save shutout in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Luukkonen missed about a week with an undisclosed injury, but a light schedule in that span meant he only sat out two games. The 25-year-old was excellent in his return, earning his first shutout of the season and his fourth win in his last six appearances, a span in which he's allowed more than two goals just one time. Luukkonen is up to a 7-4-1 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 13 outings, numbers roughly in line with his breakout performance from 2023-24. He should operate as the Sabres' No. 1 goalie moving forward. The team wraps up its California trip with a back-to-back featuring games in Anaheim on Friday and San Jose on Saturday, so expect Luukkonen and James Reimer to split those starts.
5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Luukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game’s only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-05 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patrolling crease Wednesday Luukkonen will defend the blue paint on the road versus the Kings on Wednesday, per NHL.com.
Impact Prior to getting hurt, Lukkonenen had started nine of the Sabres' last 10 outings in which he posted a 6-2-0 record to go with a 2.54 GAA. While the Finnish netminder should get back to seeing a heavy workload moving forward, the addition of James Reimer to the goalie room should provide the coaching staff more confidence to give Luukkonen the occasional night off outside of just back-to-backs.
14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ready to play Luukkonen (undisclosed) is healthy and available, allowing the team to send Devon Levi down to the minors, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Impact Luukkonen missed Buffalo's last two games due to his undisclosed injury but should be available to play again. The 25-year-old netminder hasn't been confirmed as the starter for Wednesday's matchup with the Kings, but fantasy players can probably expect him to feature in that one before splitting the back-to-back against the Ducks and Sharks on Friday and Saturday, respectively, with James Reimer.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Won't start Saturday Luukkonen (undisclosed) won't start in Saturday's road matchup against Philadelphia, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Luukkonen has been dealing with an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game Saturday. He's been skating in recent days, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be in the mix to return for Wednesday's game against Los Angeles.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Sabres rule out forward Tage Thompson and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from playing against Blues
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff ruled out leading scorer Tage Thompson and starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from playing in Buffalo’s home game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday...6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Thursday Luukkonen (undisclosed) will not dress in Thursday's home game versus St. Louis, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Impact Luukkonen skated before the morning skate Thursday, but he left the ice when practice began. Luukkonen was injured Monday in a 7-5 loss to Montreal. Luukkonen is 6-4-1 with a 2.83 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 12 starts this season.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day
Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injuryNOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Considered day-to-day Head coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that Luukkonen (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Luukkonen started Monday's game against the Canadiens but was replaced by Devon Levi to begin the third period. He was banged up during Sunday's practice, which contributed to his removal from Monday's game, but Ruff said that Luukkonen is a possibility to play Thursday against St. Louis. Even if Luukkonen sits out Thursday's home game, it doesn't appear as though he'll be forced to miss substantial time.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Injury concern leads in early hook Luukkonen allowed four goals on 18 shots in Monday's 7-5 loss to Montreal.
Impact Luukkonen was replaced by Devon Levi to begin the third period. Levi surrendered two goals on four shots to receive the loss. The 25-year-old Luukkonen left the game early after getting nicked up during Sunday's practice, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald. An update on Luukkonen's status should come before Thursday's home matchup against the Blues, but the issue may not be anything to worry about.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
MTL@BUF: Suzuki scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens MTL@BUF: Suzuki scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
NOVEMBER 11 • NHL.COM
MTL@BUF: Suzuki scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens MTL@BUF: Suzuki scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
NOVEMBER 11 • NHL.COM
MTL@BUF: Anderson scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens MTL@BUF: Anderson scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
NOVEMBER 11 • NHL.COM
Tending twine Monday Luukkonen will patrol the home crease Monday versus Montreal, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Impact Luukkonen has won his last three starts, stopping 86 of 90 shots. He has posted a 6-4-1 record with a 2.64 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 11 appearances this season. Montreal ranks 23rd in the league with 2.60 goals per game in 2024-25.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
"I Want to be Part of the Solution" | Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen After Shootout Win
NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE
Wins third straight game Luukkonen stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over Calgary on Saturday.
Impact The Sabres squandered a 2-0 lead but bounced back to improve to 6-4-0 in the past 10 games. Luukonen has won his last three starts, allowing four goals on 90 shots. He has a 6-4-1 record with a 2.64 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 11 appearances this campaign.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Peterka scores lone shootout goal in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames
JJ Peterka scored the lone shootout goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Calgary Flames 3-2NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Saturday Luukkonen will patrol the home crease versus Calgary on Saturday, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.
Impact Luukkonen will make his fourth straight start and eighth in the last nine games. He has been outstanding of late, going 2-1-0 in his last three starts. allowing four goals on 87 shots. Luukkonen is 5-4-1 with a 2.72 GAA and a .909 save percentage. The Flames are 3-5-2 in their last 10 starts after beginning the season 4-0-0.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Excellent display once again Luukkonen stopped 25 of 26 shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.
Impact Luukkonen earned his second consecutive win and has given up two or fewer goals in three straight outings, so he's been on a roll of late. Winner in five of his past seven appearances, Luukkonen owns a 5-2-0 record with a 2.31 GAA and a .924 save percentage across that span.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Makes 25 Saves In Buffalo Sabres 6-1 Win Over New York Rangers
NOVEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE
Dahlin scores as the Sabres beat Shesterkin and the Rangers 6-1
Rasmus Dahlin scored 26 seconds into the game, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers 6-1NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Facing Rangers Luukkonen will defend the visiting blue paint against the Rangers on Thursday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Impact Luukkonen has allowed only three goals on 61 shots in his last two games, giving the Finnish netminder a 4-4-1 record. His peripherals are middle of the pack as he has a 2.92 GAA and a .904 save percentage in nine appearances. Luukkonen has a tough matchup versus the Rangers, who average 4.00 goals per game.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in fourth win Luukkonen stopped 37 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
Impact The performance tied Luukkonen's season high for saves, and it marked the fifth time in his last six starts he's allowed three goals or fewer. The 25-year-old netminder has gone 4-2-0 over that stretch with a 2.53 GAA and .918 save percentage as he regains his form from a breakout 2023-24 campaign.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Peterka, Byram each score 2, and Sabres snap 3-game skid with 5-1 win over Senators
Bowen Byram and Tage Thompson scored 16 seconds apart to open the third period, and the Buffalo Sabres snapped a three-game skid with a 5-1 win over the Ottawa SenatorsNOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
