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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Posts First Career Shutout On Sunday
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a day to remember on Sunday, recording his first career shutout with 23 saves in a 4-0 win over Colorado. The Finnish netminder entered the game having registered a .881 save percentage for the season, but he performed admirably against one of the most talented teams in the league, helping the Sabres improve to 4-5-0 for the season. The goaltending has let down Buffalo early in the year, but Luukkonen should get a lot of confidence from Sunday. With Devon Levi (lower body) and Eric Comrie (lower body) nursing injuries, Luukkonen finds himself playing an important role for the team.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Picks Up Victory Against Flyers
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 39-of-42 shots on goal in Saturday's 6-3 victory against the Flyers. Luukkonen was busy throughout the contest as he managed to limit the Flyers to one goal in each period of the contest, while the young goaltender received six goals from his forwards as the Sabres remain in the wild card race. Luukkonen has now earned back-to-back victories in high-scoring games and he should be rostered in dynasty formats for his long-term potential despite the rough results during the 2022-23 season.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Frustrates Vegas With 41 Saves
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had an outstanding game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, saving 41 of 43 shots in a 3-2 win. He wasn't beaten until the third period when the Golden Knights threw everything at him and had 23 shots on goal. The 23-year-old is sitting on a 3.44 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage, which aren't great numbers, but the Sabres are scoring a league-high 3.94 goals per game and it's helped Luukkonen to win four of his last five starts. He has gone 5-3-1 overall for the season, sharing the goaltending duties with Craig Anderson.
Buffalo Sabres Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be starting tonight for Buffalo as they square off against Anaheim. It will be Luukkonen's fifth game of the season. He's posted a 1-4 record while having a 3.88 goals-against-average and a .906 save percentage. Buffalo has used a total of eight goalies throughout the year. The Finnish netminder will most likely be sent down to the Sabres AHL affiliate shortly as the Sabres recently acquired Malcolm Subban from Chicago.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Makes His Season Debut Tuesday Night
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will get his first taste of action this season against Anaheim on Tuesday. The 22-year-old will enter the matchup with a 1-3-0 career record. Luukkonen has played in the AHL this season, putting together a 6-6-0 record with a 3.42 goals-against average, a .888 save percentage and one shutout. He's getting a look because Buffalo is desperate for some good goaltending. Top choices Craig Anderson (upper body) and Dustin Tokarski (COVID-19 protocols) are both on the shelf and Aaron Dell has taken one loss after another. The team even traded for Malcolm Subban last week, but he had an awful debut against Carolina, logging a 7.21 goals-against average with a .760 save percentage.
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is set for his NHL debut in Friday's matchup against Boston. He will be the fifth Sabres rookie to get his first test of action in the league. Buffalo picked up Luukkonen from the 2017 draft. The 22-year-old has a 7-5-3 record in the AHL this season, and he also spent some time playing in Finland. Luukkonen certainly isn't eased into action, with the Bruins boasting plenty of firepower and heading into the contests with a six-game winning streak.
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