Luukkonen will guard the home net Saturday against the Canadiens, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. Luukkonen started Thursday in Carolina but was pulled early in the first period after allowing two goals on seven shots.

Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka scored for Buffalo but it was a quick night for goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who gave up two goals in the first eight minutes and was replaced by backup James Reimer, who finished with 26 saves.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gave up 2 goals early and was replaced by backup James Reimer, who finished with 26 saves.

Guarding cage Thursday

Gets early hook in Carolina

Luukkonen stopped 16 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks. He wasn't especially busy, but Luukkonen was still staring at a 2-0 deficit heading into the third period on two Anaheim power-play tallies before Buffalo's offense woke up in the final frame.

The Ducks rank last in the league with 2.52 goals per game, so Luukkonen is an excellent option for fantasy managers despite Tuesday's heavy 12-game slate.

Luukkonen made 26 saves in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Rangers. The Sabres chased Igor Shesterkin from the game with a five-goal first period, and while Luukkonen's shutout bid ended early in the second on a Chris Kreider power-play tally,

Luukkonen is set to start at home against the Rangers on Saturday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. Luukkonen has an 18-16-4 record, 3.02 GAA and .895 save percentage in 39 outings in 2024-25.

Henri Jokiharju scored 9:31 into the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks. JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch also scored and Dylan Cozens had three assists for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves for the Sabres,

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves to help the Sabres improve to 6-1-0 in their last seven games. Down 2-0 entering the final period, Peterka ignited the rally at 1:56 with a one-timer from the right circle off a quick feed from Cozens.

The Sabres (23-27-5) surged to a 5-0 lead in the first period, securing their fifth win in six games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen contributed 26 saves, while Ryan McLeod added two goals and Jason Zucker notched three assists.