UKKO-PEKKA LUUKKONEN #1 - GOALTENDER - BUFFALO SABRES
2.51  GAA  •
846  SV  •
91.00%  SV% 
#1 - GOALTENDER - BUFFALO SABRES
2.51 GAA
846 SV
91.00% SV%
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Stop blaming Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Buffalo Sabres' playoff elimination Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen didn't exactly have the longest postseason stint, but fans shouldn't put the blame on him when dissecting the Sabres' e...
MAY 21 • SABRENOISE.COM
Heartbreaking OT loss in Game 7 Luukkonen stopped 22 shots Monday during the Sabres' 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens in Game 7 of their second-round series.
Impact Montreal grabbed a 2-0 lead on a Zachary Bolduc power-play goal late in the first period, but Luukkonen locked things down for the rest of regulation as Buffalo rallied to tie it. The Sabres' luck ran out in OT, though, as Alex Newhook beat Luukkonen through traffic midway through the first extra frame. The 27-year-old netminder wound up appearing in six of Buffalo's 13 games during the playoffs, posting a 3.18 GAA and .876 save percentage -- a step back from the regular season, when he delivered a 22-9-3 record in 35 outings with a 2.51 GAA and .909 save percentage. With both Luukkonen and Alex Lyon under contract for 2026-27, the Sabres could continue to roll with a tandem in the crease next season.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
MTL@BUF: Newhook scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens Alex Newhook (MTL) scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF) to make it 2 - 3
MAY 19 • NHL.COM

Newhook scores in OT to lift Canadiens over Sabres 3-2 in Game 7

Alex Newhook scored his second Game 7-winning goal of the postseason, this time 11:22 into overtime in the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night
MAY 19 • Associated Press
MTL@BUF: Danault scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens Phillip Danault (MTL) scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF) to make it 0 - 1
MAY 19 • NHL.COM
MTL@BUF: Bolduc scores PPG against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens Zachary Bolduc (MTL) scores power-play goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF) to make it 0 - 2
MAY 19 • NHL.COM
Looking to advance to ECF Luukkonen will be between the home pipes for Game 7 against the Canadiens on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Impact Luukkonen didn't get the start in Saturday's Game 6 win, but he replaced Alex Lyon in the first period and helped the Sabres force a Game 7 in Buffalo. The 27-year-old Luukkonen has stopped 65 of 72 shots during this second-round series, going 2-1 across three appearances. Overall in the 2026 postseason, the Finnish netminder is 3-2 with a 3.36 GAA and an .875 save percentage over five outings. The Canadiens are making a few changes to their bottom six for Game 7, including Oliver Kapanen drawing into the lineup for Joe Veleno.
MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE
How do you pronounce Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen? Here's a guide to help NHL fans (and ESPN) on Sabres goalie | Sporting News Here's how to pronounce the name of the man who sits between Buffalo's pipes on the ice.
MAY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Topsy-turvy Sabres-Canadiens 2nd-round playoff series to be decided with Game 7 at Buffalo on Monday

The Sabres and Montreal Canadiens' topsy-turvy and sometimes logic-defying second-round playoff series is going the distance with Buffalo set to host Game 7
MAY 17 • Associated Press
Stabilizes crease in Game 6 Luukkonen stopped all 18 shots he faced in relief of Alex Lyon in an 8-3 win over the Canadiens in Game 6 on Saturday.
Impact Luukkonen was brought in midway through the first period with the Sabres facing a 3-1 deficit. He did his job, turning into a brick wall while the Sabres' offense broke through in a big way at the other end of the rink. Luukkonen is now 2-1 with seven goals allowed on 72 shots over three appearances in the second round. It's likely he gets the nod in Game 7 on Monday with the season on the line for both teams and an Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Hurricanes going to the winner.
MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Sat...
MAY 17 • Associated Press
Gets hook in Game 5 Luukkonen allowed five goals on 23 shots Thursday before being replaced by Alex Lyon to begin the third period during the Sabres' 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 5 of their secon...
Impact Buffalo actually took a 3-2 lead into the first intermission, but the team's defensive woes piled up over the final 40 minutes as the game slipped away. Luukkonen wasn't exactly sharp either, however, and he looked shaky on what proved to be the game-winning goal late in the second period -- Ivan Demidov's shot somehow got past him on the short side, and the puck fell into the crease for Jake Evans to poke home. With the Sabres' season on the line and neither of the team's top two goalies playing particularly well, coach Lindy Ruff will have a tough decision to make between the pipes for Game 6 on Saturday. Over four outings this postseason, Luukkonen has a 4.20 GAA and .851 save percentage.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series

Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 to take a 3-2 lead in their second-...
MAY 15 • Associated Press
MTL@BUF: Caufield scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens Cole Caufield (MTL) scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF) to make it 1 - 1
MAY 14 • NHL.COM
MTL@BUF: Texier scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens Alexandre Texier (MTL) scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF) to make it 3 - 2
MAY 14 • NHL.COM
Back in goal for Game 5 Luukkonen will protect the home goal versus the Canadiens in Game 5 on Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Impact Luukkonen will get the start again after picking up a win with a 29-save effort in Montreal on Tuesday in Game 4. The 27-year-old is now 2-1 with nine goals allowed on 71 shots over three appearances this postseason. The Canadiens have yet to lose consecutive games in the playoffs, so this could be a tough matchup for Luukkonen at a pivotal point in the second-round series.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs win in return to crease Luukkonen made 28 saves Tuesday in the Sabres' 3-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 4 of their second-round series.
Impact Seeing first action since Game 2 of Buffalo's first-round series against Boston, Luukkonen gave up two first-period tallies, one on a Montreal power play, before locking things down and giving his team a chance to mount a comeback and tie the series at 2-2. With Alex Lyon having struggled in his last two outings, the performance was likely good enough to keep Luukkonen between the pipes in Game 5 on Thursday. Through three postseason games, the 27-year-old netminder has a 3.37 GAA and .871 save percentage.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series

Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conf...
MAY 13 • Associated Press
BUF@MTL: Caufield scores PPG against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens Cole Caufield (MTL) scores power-play goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF) to make it 2 - 1
MAY 13 • NHL.COM
BUF@MTL: Newhook scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Montréal Canadiens Alex Newhook (MTL) scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (BUF) to make it 0 - 1
MAY 13 • NHL.COM
Why Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is starting goalie for Sabres tonight over Alex Lyon | Sporting News UPL is back in the lineup for Buffalo.
MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tending twine in Game 4 Luukkonen will defend the road net against Montreal on Tuesday in Game 4, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Luukkonen allowed seven goals on 40 shots en route to a 1-1 record in Buffalo's first-round series against Boston. He made 32 saves in a 4-2 win over Montreal on Jan. 22 during the 2025-26 regular season. The door is open for Luukkonen to reclaim the No. 1 spot between the pipes after Alex Lyon surrendered nine goals on 63 shots in the Sabres' last two losses.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Newhook scores twice as Canadiens beat Sabres 5-1 to tie 2nd-round playoff series at 1 apiece

Alex Newhook had two goals, again providing Montreal with some much-needed secondary scoring, and the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 to even their second-round playoff serie...
MAY 9 • Associated Press

Goalie Alex Lyon's fiery demeanor fuels Buffalo Sabres' surge into 2nd round of the playoffs

Whether it’s chirping opposing players, engaging with fans from his crease or flopping around his net to stop pucks, journeyman Sabres goalie Alex Lyon is having the time of his li...
MAY 8 • Associated Press

Sabres rally to beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 lead in NHL playoff series

Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1
APRIL 24 • Associated Press
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