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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Goaltender · Buffalo Sabres

2017 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 23 (#54) — Buffalo Sabres

Next Game

Sun, Apr 26 · 2:00 PM ET @ Bruins

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Age 276'5"223 lbsCatches LeftEspoo, FIN

Current Season

GP

35

W-L-OTL

22-9-3

GAA

2.52

SV%

.910

SO

1

GS

-

Last 5 Games

DateOppDecGASASV%
Apr 21vs BOSL420.800
Apr 19vs BOSW320.850
Apr 13@ CHIW116.938
Apr 8@ NYRW320.850
Apr 6vs TBLW225.920

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.75M

Total Value

$23.75M

Expires

5 yrs · 2028-2029

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Playoffs
Bruins-Sabres Game 3: My Bold Playoff Pick

Boston heads to Buffalo with the series knotted after a wild Game 2 where Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen owned the net until that one brutal miscue. The Bruins' second line steps up big to snag the split, but now they face a Sabres squad desperate to match their pace and play loose at home. Front offices whisper about Buffalo's young guns testing Boston's vets in this pivotal Game 3, with stakes sky-high for first-round survival.

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Playoffs
Luukkonen Owns Brutal Game 2 Blunder

Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen steps up postgame with the kind of raw honesty that separates the keepers who bounce back from those who don't. You know the league's goalie whisperers have been buzzing about his potential since that call-up, but this miscue in Game 2 tests whether he's ready for the playoff meat grinder. With the Sabres staring down a hole, his response could swing the series as much as any save.

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Playoffs
Luukkonen's Goaltending Stats Under Microscope

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's NHL goaltending numbers draw intense scrutiny amid Buffalo's playoff grind. The stats reveal the highs and lows that define a young goalie's breakout campaign. Sabres fans parse every metric as his performance shapes their postseason fate.

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Playoffs
Sabres Stumble Again in Boston's Game 2 Clinch

Buffalo's playoff dreams take another hit as Boston grabs a commanding series lead with a gritty Game 2 win at KeyBank Center. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen battles in net, but the Bruins' pressure exposes some familiar Sabres' flaws that front offices have whispered about all season. With the series shifting to TD Garden, Buffalo's young core faces a do-or-die moment that could define their summer plans.

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Game Recap
Sabres Coach Hints at Game 3 Shakeup vs. Bruins

Buffalo's coach drops a not-so-subtle hint that a major lineup tweak looms for Game 3 against the Bruins after that 4-2 gut punch at home. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stood tall in net but couldn't stop Boston's barrage, leaving the Sabres' bench buzzing with urgency. Don Granato knows his squad can't afford another slow start in this first-round slugfest, where every adjustment carries the weight of a franchise desperate to end its playoff drought.

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Playoffs
Geekie Cashes in on Luukkonen's Center-Ice Blunder

Morgan Geekie turns a routine dump-in from center ice into Bruins gold when Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen misplays it straight into the net. Buffalo's netminder, usually steady in big spots, gifts Boston a goal that has everyone in the league buzzing about playoff mental lapses. These kinds of breakdowns can swing series, and the Sabres know they can't afford more if they want to hang with a Bruins team that's battle-tested come spring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's stats this season?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 22-9-3 record in 35 games this season with a 2.52 GAA and .910 save percentage, including 1 shutout.
What team does Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen play for?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is a goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres.
What is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's contract?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a cap hit of $4.75M with 3 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen drafted?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was drafted in the 2017 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, Pick 23 (54 overall).
Where is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 27 years old and was born in Espoo, FIN.