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Facing Hurricanes Luukkonen will defend the road net Tuesday against Carolina, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact Luukkonen surrendered five goals on 19 shots in a 5-1 loss to Philadelphia on Friday in his last outing. He has a 3-2-0 record this season with a 3.14 GAA and a .901 save percentage across five appearances. Carolina is tied for 10th in the league this campaign with 3.42 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Awful versus Flyers Luukkonen stopped 14 of 19 shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Luukkonen dug a 2-0 hole just 1:31 into the game, and the Sabres' offense didn't have enough to get him out of it. Luukkonen had won three of his last four outings, giving up a combined nine goals over that span. With Devon Levi back from a lower-body injury as the backup over the last couple of games, Luukkonen's run as the unquestioned started for Buffalo is likely close to over. Expect Levi between the pipes Saturday in Toronto.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Luukkonen will defend the home crease versus Philadelphia on Friday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact The Sabres play the Maple Leafs on Saturday and Luukkonen has had no luck playing Toronto as he has lost both games in his young career, giving up nine goals on only 33 shots. The Sabres will go with Luukkonen on Friday versus the Flyers instead, as he was sensational in stopping 38 shots Wednesday in a 5-2 win over Philadelphia. Luukkonen is 3-1-0 this season with a 2.60 GAA and .926 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"It Wasn't Perfect" | Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen After 5-2 Win Over Flyers

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Superb in win Luukkonen stopped 38 of 40 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact After allowing a pair of goals in the opening period, Luukkonen shut down the Flyers over the final two frames and set a new season high in saves. It's another impressive outing from the 24-year-old Luukkonen, who shut out the Avalanche in his previous outing. He improved to 3-1-0 with a .926 save percentage on the campaign. Devon Levi was able to return in a backup role Wednesday, though Luukkonen's play of late may have earned him a larger share of playing time while Eric Comrie (lower body) remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Superb in win Luukkonen stopped 38 of 40 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes Wednesday Luukkonen will tend the twine for Wednesday's road clash with the Flyers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Luukkonen will be making his fourth straight appearance in the crease after going 2-1-0 with a 2.84 GAA in his prior three contests. Despite his strong recent run of form, the 24-year-old netminder could find himself once again relegated to a backup role, with Devon Levi (lower body) ready to return to action.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes Wednesday Luukkonen will tend the twine for Wednesday's road clash with the Flyers, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Avs on Sunday Luukkonen turned aside all 23 shots he faced in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Avalanche.

Impact The 24-year-old has been thrust into the starting role, with Devon Levi (lower body) and Eric Comrie (lower body) both unavailable, and Luukkonen rose to the occasion Sunday to record his first career NHL shutout. He's seen action in three straight games and gone 2-1-0, allowing seven goals on 82 shots, and while Levi could be back as soon as Wednesday, Luukkonen's recent play might keep him in the No. 1 spot until he cools down.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"We Were Dialed In" | Sabres Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shuts Out Colorado Avalanche 4-0

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Sabres blank Avalanche Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves for his first career shutout as the host Buffalo Sabres handed the Colorado Avalanche their second straig...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Luukkonen gets 1st career shutout as Sabres beat Avalanche 4-0

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 26 saves in his first career shutout and JJ Peterka, Casey Mittelstadt, Tyson Jost, and Rasmus Dahlin scored for the Buffalo Sabres in a 4-0 win over the...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Sunday Luukkonen is expected to guard the home crease Sunday versus Colorado, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact With Devon Levi (lower body) and Eric Comrie (lower body) injured, Devin Cooley will serve as Luukkonen's understudy Sunday. Luukkonen has allowed seven goals on 59 shots (.881 save percentage) over two contests this season. Bouncing back against Colorado, which has a 6-1-0 record and has averaged 3.86 goals per game, will be a difficult task.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Friday Luukkonen stopped 18 of 21 shots in relief of Eric Comrie (lower body) in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.

Impact Luukkonen entered the game midway through the third period, and he ultimately ended up with the loss. The 24-year-old never had a lead to protect. He's now appeared in two straight games, allowing seven goals on 59 shots. With Comrie hurt and Devon Levi (lower body) also working his way back from injury, Luukkonen may be the man in goal for a short spell. The Sabres' next game is a challenging home matchup against the Avalanche on Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well despite team struggles Luukkonen made 34 saves in a 6-4 win over the Senators on Tuesday.

Impact Luukkonen, making his season debut, played well and had a 5-1 lead until the 15:35 mark of the third period. At that point, the Sabres' defense all but imploded, leaving their netminder alone on a proverbial island. Within a 3:23 span, the Sens scored three on Luukkonen and were pressuring in the last minute when Tage Thompson sealed the game with an empty-net, shorthanded goal with 23 seconds left. The Sabres currently have three goalies on the roster, with rookie Devon Levi (lower body) leading the pack when healthy. Luukkonen's fantasy fortune is restricted in this situation, at least for now.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for first start of season Luukkonen is expected to make his first start of the season versus Ottawa on the road Tuesday.

Impact Luukkonen has watched from the sidelines as Devon Levi (lower body) and Eric Comrie started the first six games of the campaign. With Levi still dealing with his injury and Comrie starting against Montreal on Monday, Luukkonen will be pressed into service. It's not exactly a ringing endorsement for Luukkonen's long-term future with the club that his only start comes on the second night of a back-to-back with the seemingly first-choice option on the shelf.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"You Always Have to Fight for Your Spot" | Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen After Preseason Matchup

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

"A Good Team Effort" | Buffalo Sabres Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Makes 39 Saves In Win Over Flyers

APRIL 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tuch's hat trick leads Sabres to 6-3 win over Flyers

Alex Tuch had his second career hat trick, Jeff Skinner had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelted with pucks in win Luukkonen made 39 saves in a 6-3 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Lukkonen has won two consecutive games with seven goals allowed in that span. With the win, the Sabres remained four points behind the Panthers, who moved into the second wild card spot after a win today. UPL is likely to see a load of play over the next week, even with a three-headed goalie monster in the city of fires. Devon Levi could get another game and Craig Anderson might get one start to say goodbye. Or not, especially if the Sabres stay in postseason hunt.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils 5-4

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in win column Luukkonen made 27 saves in Friday's 5-4 win over the Devils.

Impact The netminder picked up his 16th win of the season after going 0-3-2 over his last six appearances, but Luukkonen nearly let it slip through his fingers as he gave up two third-periods tallies to Jack Hughes to make things close. Luukkonen has a rough .869 save percentage since the All-Star break, but Buffalo doesn't seem to have any better options in net right now as they try to stay alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Luukkonen will be between the home pipes versus New Jersey on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Luukkonen has struggled all season, despite his 15-11-4 record, as the Sabres have been a scoring machine this season, averaging 3.57 goals per game, third best in the NHL. Luukkonen has given up 21 goals on 169 shots in his last five starts. He has a mediocre 3.62 GAA as well as a poor .890 save percentage. Luukkonen will take on the Devils who are third in the NHL standings with 98 points.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six saves in relief Luukkonen stopped the six shots he faced in relief in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Nashville.

Impact Luukkonen entered the contest in the second period after Anderson surrendered six goals on 20 shots. The Sabres were down 6-1 when Luukkonen entered the game, so he ultimately wasn't charged with the loss. Nashville's final goal was scored on an empty net. The 24-year-old has a 15-11-4 record, 3.59 GAA and .891 save percentage in 31 appearances this season. If nothing else, Tuesday's stint in net was a way for the goaltender to put some distance between him and his disastrous 7-0 loss to Boston on Sunday in which he made just 18 saves.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauled by Bruins Luukkonen stopped 18 shots in Sunday's 7-0 loss to Boston.

Impact The Sabres were asleep from the jump, as Patrice Bergeron scored just 15 seconds into the first period, and they never woke up. Luukkonen hasn't won in five straight starts, going 0-3-2 with a 4.15 GAA and .876 save percentage, as the offensive support he was receiving earlier in the season has dried up.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Luukkonen gets 1st career shutout as Sabres beat Avalanche 4-0

Tuch's hat trick leads Sabres to 6-3 win over Flyers

Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils 5-4