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Collects win No. 25 Luukkonen made 23 saves in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact The game was close until the third period, when Buffalo erupted for three goals in the first six minutes to make things easier on Luukkonen. The 25-year-old netminder has cooled down in recent weeks, going 7-5-1 since the beginning of March with a 2.88 GAA and .899 save percentage, but Tuesday's win was his 25th of the season and he has a firm hold on the top job in the crease as the Sabres try to put together a miracle finish to the season and sneak into the playoffs.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Capitals Luukkonen was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Katelyn Kardaman of the Sabres' official site reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Was...

Impact Luukkonen is coming off a 19-save effort in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Toronto. In 48 appearances this campaign, he has supplied a 24-20-3 record with a 2.58 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Capitals sit 27th in the league this season with 2.70 goals per contest.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help from teammates Luukkonen made 19 saves in a 3-0 loss to Toronto on Saturday.

Impact UPL will go down in record books as that guy in the net who gave up Auston Matthews 60th goal this season. As it stands though, Luukkonen is in the midst of his best NHL season ever. He is 24-20-3 with a 2.58 GAA and .910 save percentage. The Sabres have upcoming games against Washington, Philly and Detroit, all getable games. This could be a good week for UPL.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 31 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 30 • NHL.COM

Starting Saturday Luukkonen will guard the home goal versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Luukkonen has alternated wins and losses over his last six appearances, giving up 18 goals on 181 shots in that span. He'll face a tough test Saturday, as the Maple Leafs have scored 25 times over their last six games.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Early hook vs. Ottawa Luukkonen allowed four goals on nine shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Senators.

Impact It was a rough night for Luukkonen, who allowed four goals in the first 8:49 of the opening period before he was relieved by Devon Levi. The 25-year-old Luukkonen had won five of his last seven outings prior to Wednesday's matchup, sporting a .909 save percentage in that span. Luukkonen falls to 24-19-3 with a .911 save percentage and 2.57 GAA in what's been a generally impressive campaign. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which could come as Friday when the Sabres host New Jersey

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

OTT@BUF: Katchouk scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Ottawa Senators OTT@BUF: Katchouk scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

MARCH 27 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 27 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 27 • NHL.COM

Senators Score Four In NINE MINUTES To Chase Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 27 • NHL.COM

Guarding cage Wednesday Luukkonen will start at home versus the Senators on Wednesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Luukkonen has gone 6-3-1 with a 2.58 GAA and a .911 save percentage over 10 games in March. The Senators boast a solid offense with 20 goals over their last six games, but they have just three wins in that span.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes 32 saves to help Sabres beat Flames, 4-1 Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday nigh...

MARCH 25 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Stops 32 in win Luukkonen stopped 32 of 33 Calgary shots and picked up an assist en route to a 4-1 win Sunday.

Impact The netminder bounced back nicely after allowing eight goals to Edmonton in his last start. That loss was atypical of how Luukkonen has played recently. He's been at a .909 save percentage or better in 12 of his last 15 games. In fact, he's been north of a .925 in eight of those starts.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Calgary Luukkonen will guard the road net Sunday against the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact Luukkonen will look to get back on track Sunday after he was tagged for eight goals in a loss to Edmonton in his last outing Thursday. Overall, Luukkonen's 23-18-3 with a .912 save percentage and 2.52 GAA this year. He'll face a Calgary team that's averaging 3.12 goals per game.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up eight vs. Edmonton Luukkonen allowed eight goals on 38 shots in an 8-3 loss to the Oilers on Thursday.

Impact It was a brutal night for Luukkonen, who allowed a season-high eight goals, including five in the third period. The 25-year-old netminder hadn't allowed more than three goals in a start since Feb. 19 -- he'd gone 9-3-1 with a .927 save percentage in his last 13 outings. Overall, Luukkonen falls to 23-18-3 with a .912 save percentage and 2.52 GAA this season. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, likely to come Sunday in Calgary.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 22 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 22 • NHL.COM

Set to face Oilers Luukkonen is expected to start on the road against Edmonton on Thursday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Luukkonen has won four of his past five starts while stopping 126 of 136 shots (.926 save percentage). He's 23-17-3 with a 2.39 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 44 outings overall. The Oilers rank fourth offensively with 3.52 goals per game, so this figures to be a difficult matchup for Luukkonen.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Luukkonen stopped 32 of 34 shots in Monday's 6-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Luukkonen has gone 13 games without allowing more than three goals, and he's won nine of them. He allowed a goal in the first minute and gave up a fluky power-play tally later in the first period, but that was the extent of the damage. The Finn improved to 23-17-3 with a 2.39 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 44 appearances. Luukkonen will likely get some rest Tuesday in Vancouver, as the Sabres are expected to start Devon Levi in that game versus the Canucks.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Seattle Luukkonen will guard the road net Monday against the Kraken, per Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.

Impact Luukkonen is made 22 saves in a 4-1 loss to Detroit on Saturday during his last outing. He has held the opposition to three goals or fewer in each of his past 12 appearances en route to a record of 8-3-1 during that span. Luukkonen has gone 22-17-3 this campaign with five shutouts, a 2.40 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 43 games played. Seattle ranks 28th in the league this season with 2.68 goals per contest.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Downed by Wings Luukkonen stopped 22 of 25 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Red Wings, with Detroit's final goal coming into an empty net.

Impact Buffalo took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, but the game was all Detroit after that. Luukkonen has allowed three goals or less in 12 straight starts, going 8-3-1 over that stretch with a .925 save percentage as he tries to keep the Sabres in the playoff race.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Detroit Luukkonen will guard the road net Saturday against the Red Wings, per Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report.

Impact Luukkonen has won his last three outings, including a 21-save shutout versus the Islanders in his last start Thursday. Overall, the 25-year-old netminder is 22-16-3 with a .915 save percentage and 2.38 GAA this season. He'll face a scuffling Detroit team that's dropped their last seven games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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