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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Fantasy Stats

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Buffalo Sabres

Goalie #1

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'5"  /  223 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Mar 9, 1999 (26)

2025-26 Rankings

Current G54

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS W L OTL SO GAA GA SV SV% PIM TOI
2020-21BUFG454.5413003.8814135.9060216:42
2021-22BUFG9116.3925202.7423254.9170503:04
2022-23BUFG33372.8321711403.61115939.89121910:13
2023-24BUFG54673.3512722452.571321339.91023081:14
2024-25BUFG55503.2552424523.201691321.88723172:13
2025-26BUFG883.6743102.5120178.8992478:04
Career 163 1803.7 158 75 68 16 7 3.03 473 4166 .898 8 9361:30

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS W L OTL SO GAA GA SV SV% PIM TOI
Oct 25, 2025 BUFTORG1.3100103.90419.826061:28
Nov 1, 2025 BUFWASG17.2110002.79331.912064:28
Nov 6, 2025 BUFSTLG2.8101002.01214.875259:50
Nov 13, 2025 BUFCOLG8.4001003.40327.900052:55
Nov 21, 2025 BUFCHIG9.5110003.00320.870060:00
Nov 23, 2025 BUFCARG22.8110001.00129.967060:00
Nov 26, 2025 BUFPITG0.0101003.03315.833059:23
Dec 1, 2025 BUFWPGG18.6110001.00123.958060:00

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen  • G  •  Sabres

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Out Week-to-Week

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) will likely be unavailable for opening night next week. The team has tagged Luukkonen as week-to-week after he suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Luukkonen sat out the start of training camp with a separate lower-body problem and was playing his first preseason game on Wednesday night. With Luukkonen unavailable, the Sabres are set to start the season with a goalie tandem of Alex Lyon and Alexandar Georgiev. Lyon appears to be the likely starter, considering Georgiev's poor performance last season.
Oct 3   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Practices on Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) practiced for the first time at training camp on Thursday. He will sit out Thursday's preseason clash against the Detroit Red Wings but said he "should be ready" for opening night against the New York Rangers on Oct. 9. Luukkonen has operated as Buffalo's No. 1 in recent years, but the team has built up a lot of depth behind him. Alex Lyon, Devon Levi, and Alexandar Georgiev all have NHL experience and will compete for playing time in 2025-26. Last season was challenging for Luukkonen, as he finished with a 24-24-5 record and posted underwhelming numbers with a 3.20 goals-against average and a .887 save percentage.
Sep 25   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Considered Day-to-Day

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) is considered day-to-day. Luukkonen reported to training camp with a minor injury, and it looks like it will take some time before he can fully participate in practice sessions. Buffalo signed Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year deal last week, in case Luukkonen's injury is more serious than initially feared. "There's no alarms right now saying that it's a significant injury [to Luukkonen]," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday. "There was a tweak that he just didn't feel great. So, we just have to make sure that we protect ourselves." As Buffalo's starting goaltender, Luukkonen finished last season with a 24-24-5 record, allowing 3.20 goals with a .887 save percentage and two shutouts.
Sep 18   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Dealing With a "Tweak"

The Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) is battling an injury ahead of training camp. Per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic, Luukkonen is bothered by a "tweak." The injury seems minor, but the team is not taking any chances and signed Alexandar Georgiev for extra depth in goal. It was announced that Luukkonen's return timetable is unclear. Luukkonen's form declined last season, as he finished with a 24-24-5 record, a 3.20 goals-against average, a .887 save percentage, and two shutouts. Buffalo bolstered its goalie department by adding Alex Lyon during the summer, while highly-regarded prospect Devon Levi also remains an option to fill in for Luukkonen.
Sep 13   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Starting on Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will get the starting nod on Thursday evening when the Sabres travel to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning. Luukkonen is carrying a two-game losing skid into this contest and will have an easy matchup facing a potent Tampa Bay offense. Over his last two games, Luukkonen has held a high 4.13 GAA with a .855 save percentage. However, before this two-game skid, the 25-year-old has held a solid 5-1 record with a .879 save percentage and a 3.11 GAA. During this span he allowed two goals or less in four of his games. Overall, Luukkonen has taken a slight step back this season compared to the 2.57 GAA and the .910 save percentage he held during the 2023 campaign. Given Buffalo's struggling defense and Luukkonen's inconsistency, he should not be targeted as a streaming option in shallow formats or an option in DFS competitions.
Mar 6   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen A Game-Time Decision On Saturday

According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Nashville Predators. Luukkonen was unable to suit up in their previous contest on Tuesday evening but may only be facing a one-game absence. Hamilton noted that the goaltender "looked good" during Friday's practice and will continue to be monitored leading up to Saturday's game. Prior to his injury, Luukkonen was riding a three-game winning streak. The 25-year-old held a 2.67 GAA with a .902 percent SV during this stretch. Over his previous seven contests, Luukkonen has carried a .903 percent SV with a 2.74 GAA. If he is able to play, Luukkonen is a viable option in DFS formats facing the Predators.
Feb 7   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Unavailable Monday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) will miss Monday's matchup against Seattle. He's battling some nagging injury issues. However, Luukkonen's absence might be limited to just one game, as he said on Sunday that he could play on Tuesday against Vancouver. Luukkonen has had a mediocre campaign as Buffalo's No. 1, going 14-14-4. He has registered a 3.02 goals-against average with a .896 save percentage and two shutouts. Devon Levi, who is 2-6-0 for the season, is expected to work in the Sabres crease on Monday.
Jan 20   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shuts The Door On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The Sabres were heavily out-shot in this contest, but the 25-year-old was able to lead the way. This was his second shutout of the season. This was a much-needed bounce-back performance for the young netminder, as he has allowed at least three goals in each of his previous three starts. During this stretch, he allowed a high of six goals to the Colorado Avalanche. Before that stretch, he allowed two goals or less in the previous three. Overall, Luukkonen sits with a 13-12-4 record and, a 2.95 GAA and a .898 SV%. Luukkonen will look to stay hot Saturday afternoon against the Seattle Kraken.
Jan 10   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Returns To Action Versus Kings

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) will get back to work on Wednesday against Los Angeles. He has been unavailable for a couple of games due to an undisclosed injury. Luukkonen has been mediocre as Buffalo's No. 1 this season, going 6-4-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. On Wednesday, he faces an offense that has generated 3.21 goals per game. The Finnish netminder suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Kings earlier in the campaign, which was only his second career appearance in the matchup. He recorded a shutout in a big 7-0 victory against them last season.
Nov 20, 2024   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Unavailable Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) will not dress for Thursday's tilt against St. Louis. He's been dealing with an undisclosed injury since Sunday. Luukkonen was able to play against Montreal on Monday but struggled in the contest and will be kept out of the lineup versus the Blues. Devon Levi will be in the net, with new waiver addition James Reimer working as the backup. It's not been a fun campaign for Levi, who sits on a 1-4-0 record and has allowed 4.10 goals with a .866 save percentage. However, he is expected to improve his record on Thursday, as the bookmakers have listed Buffalo as a -159 favorite for the game.
Nov 14, 2024   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Stays In Buffalo With Five-Year Deal

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has signed a long-term extension with the team, agreeing to a five-year, $23.75 million deal. The Finnish netminder was a restricted free agent and was set for salary arbitration in a couple of weeks' time. Luukkonen is coming off a stellar campaign, which saw him go 27-22-4 in 51 starts. The Sabres once again missed the playoffs and continued to leak goals, but Luukkonen finished with a solid 2.57 goals-against average and had five shutouts with a .910 save percentage. Only four goaltenders in the league shut out the opposition more times than Luukkonen in 2023-24. The 25-year-old has set himself a pretty high bar for the upcoming campaign, but the contract extension suggests that the team fully believes that Luukkonen can deliver the goods.
Jul 28, 2024   
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen  • G  •  Sabres

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Records Fifth Shutout Of Season

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a perfect game against the Islanders on Thursday, completing a 4-0 win with his fifth shutout of the season. The 25-year-old stopped 21 shots to become the fourth netminder in the league with at least five shutouts this season. Four of Luukkonen's shutouts have come since Jan. 14. He's been one of the best goalies around in recent weeks, losing only four of his last 14 appearances. Following three consecutive winning efforts, Luukkonen's next outing gives him a chance to record his longest winning streak of the season. He's gone 22-16-3 across the entire campaign, allowing 2.38 goals with a .915 save percentage.
Mar 15, 2024   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Remains Sharp Versus Columbus

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen registered his fourth win in five starts as the team snuck past Columbus 2-1 on Friday. Buffalo fell behind when Luukkonen allowed a power-play goal 12:05 into the game, but the Finnish netminder was immaculate with his work for the rest of the way, improving to 16-14-2 for the campaign. The 24-year-old has given up 2.48 goals with a .913 save percentage and boasts four shutouts for the season. Luukkonen has been one of the hottest goalies in the league lately, although he's also had a couple of favorable matchups. The next pair of games against Carolina and Florida will truly test his form.
Feb 24, 2024   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Won't Play On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss Thursday's clash with Florida due to a lower-body injury. The team considers him day-to-day. Luukkonen has gone 13-13-2 this season, allowing 2.51 goals with a .913 save percentage. He posted his fourth shutout of the season in his last outing against Los Angeles. With Luukkonen unavailable, Eric Comrie should fill in as the starter on Thursday, with Dustin Tokarski working as his backup. Comrie has massively struggled in 2023-24, winning only once in seven starts and allowing 4.01 goals with a .863 save percentage.
Feb 15, 2024   
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen  • G  •  Sabres

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Posts Fourth Shutout Of Season

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 33 shots en route to his fourth shutout of the season in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Kings. Three of Luukkonen's shutouts have come over the last 30 days of action. Only three netminders in the league have managed more than four shutouts in 2023-24. The Finnish netminder has impressed lately, although he continues to carry a mediocre 13-13-2 record. Luukkonen has allowed 2.51 goals and is sporting a .913 save percentage.
Feb 14, 2024   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Picks Up Second Consecutive Shutout

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had another perfect night at the office on Thursday, posting a second consecutive shutout in a 3-0 win over Chicago. After keeping San Jose from scoring on Monday with 28 saves, Luukkonen left the Blackhawks frustrated with 19 saves. He's now remained unbeaten for 157:55, which is the longest shutout streak by a Sabres goalie since Ryan Miller went 161:35 without allowing a goal in 2010-11. It's an impressive feat by Luukkonen, although he's also had a favorable run of games, with San Jose and Chicago being the two lowest-scoring teams in the league. Saturday's meeting with Tampa Bay promises to be a much tougher test for Luukkonen, who improved to 11-9-2 on Thursday. The Finnish netminder boasts three shutouts overall for the season and has registered a 2.64 goals-against average with a .909 save percentage.
Jan 19, 2024   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Stays Hot With Second Shutout

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen picked up his fourth win in five starts on Monday against San Jose, posting his second shutout of the season in a 3-0 win. Facing the league's worst attack, Luukkonen needed to produce 28 saves to keep the opposition from scoring. If he remains between the sticks, the Finnish netminder will see the league's second-lowest scoring side in the next matchup, as Buffalo hosts Chicago on Wednesday. Luukkonen will head into the clash with a 10-9-2 record. He has allowed 2.77 goals with a .906 save percentage.
Jan 16, 2024   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Earns Victory Against Rangers

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 25-of-26 shots on goal in Monday's 5-1 victory against the Rangers. Luukkonen's strong performance included an incredible diving stick save to stop a scoring chance, while the only goal that he surrendered came at the midway point of the third period by Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad on a power-play. Luukkonen has earned three consecutive victories and improves his season totals to a record of 6-3-1 to go along with a 2.54 goals against average and .918 save percentage through 11 appearances.
Nov 28, 2023   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Surrenders Three Goals In Defeat

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24-of-27 shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Hurricanes. The 24-year-old gave his team a chance to win as the only Hurricanes goals in regulation came on a power-play in the opening frame and later at even-strength around the midway point of the third period. Hurricanes forward Martin Necas found the back of the net for the overtime winner at the 1:30 mark of the extra frame to give the Sabres their first overtime loss of the season. Luukkonen will look for improved results moving forward as the young goaltender has a record of 3-2-1 to go along with a 3.10 goals against average and .899 save percentage through six appearances.
Nov 8, 2023   
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shuts Out Avs

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earned his first career shutout on Sunday, leading the Sabres to a 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Sabres put on a stellar defensive performance against one of the best offenses in the NHL, allowing just 23 shots on goal. Still, Luukkonen was up to the task on all of them, and with the performance he moves to 2-1-0 with a 2.84 GAA (0.7 GSAA) and .915 SV%. With starter Devon Levi returning soon, UPL could see reduced usage, but if he continues playing well he could push Levi for some starts. He has streamer appeal for fantasy whenever he starts, although his usefulness still depends on who he is facing.
Oct 30, 2023   
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