Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: A source said that Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s agent, Markus Lehto, has met with the Buffalo Sabres and they’ve started contract negotiations.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the visiting Washington Capitals 4-2 on Thursday night. Washington began the night with a one-point lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, but those teams were playing each other.
This past Friday the NHL announced the annual list of every team’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and it should come as no surprise that the Buffalo Sabres’ was Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Wednesday’s loss to the Ottawa Senators was not all on the goaltending, but the Sabres Grades illustrate the drastic difference in performance between Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi.
The Buffalo Sabres coughed up five first-period goals in their 6-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. It was a shocking start for a team on the brink of being eliminated from the playoffs.
A new season can make all the difference for an athlete, and that’s been crystal clear with goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen of the Buffalo Sabres. Since Jan.
The Buffalo Sabres put up another convincing 4-0 victory last night. This one was against the New York Islanders. Once again, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s stellar goaltending was the key to the win.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen now sits tied for third in the NHL in shutouts, as the Buffalo Sabres trounced the New York Islanders 4-0. Right off the bat, the Sabres had the Islanders on their heels.
If you are a Buffalo Sabres fan, then you are certainly disappointed with your favorite hockey team. The team is currently (As of Thursday, February 22) sixth in the Atlantic Division, 13th in the Eastern Conference, and 25th in the league.
In hockey, getting passed over for a shiny new toy is easy. Many started to lose interest in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen once Devon Levi turned pro.
To no one’s surprise, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 3-0 shutout over the Chicago Blackhawks has him atop the Sabres Grades from Thursday’s game. It’s Luukkonen’s second straight shutout, and an extension of a great run in the new year by the towering goalie.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen collected his second straight shutout and the Buffalo Sabres won consecutive home games for the first time this season with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.
Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earned a perfect grade Monday afternoon against the San Jose Sharks. He turned away all 28 shots in a 3-0 shutout victory on a snowy Martin Luther King Jr.
It was Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s time to shine in Buffalo Saturday evening with the Canucks in town, as he tops the game’s Sabres Grades. It was a tough 1-0 loss to the Vancouver, who are among the league’s best in the standings.
The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t able to get any pucks past Buffalo goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen until the third period at PPG Paints Arena Saturday night.
Many hockey analysts picked the Buffalo Sabres to make the 2023-24 postseason. After having missed the playoffs for more than 12 years, this was potentially the team and the time to get in.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves for his first career shutout as the host Buffalo Sabres handed the Colorado Avalanche their second straight shutout loss, 4-0, on Sunday afternoon.
On Friday’s episode of "Daily Faceoff Live" Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuck discussed the goaltenders to watch as the NHL waiver wire heats up.
Currently set to rely on a pair of young netminders, Sabres coach Don Granato said he is comfortable with the situation heading into next season.
After a few spot starts over the past few seasons, Luukkonen was excellent in January and a big reason why the Sabres could make the playoffs.
The Buffalo Sabres entered the New Year with renewed hope of ending their 12-year postseason drought after victories over Washington and Minnesota, but while the club continues to be near the top of the NHL in offense, their defense and goaltending may be what keeps them from realistic contention for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is essentially still the team’s starting goaltender right now, despite rotating back and forth from the AHL.
The Sabres activated goalie Eric Comrie from injured reserve Monday afternoon and loaned fellow goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to the AHL.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made a career-high 41 saves, including one on a penalty shot, and Tage Thompson notched a goal in his fourth consecutive game to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night in Las Vegas.
Luukkonen, who has been a top prospect in the Sabres system for several years now, had a chance to play a handful of games in each of the last two seasons. His .913 save percentage during those 13 games is encouraging, even if his minor league performance hasn’t been quite as strong.
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