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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Goaltender · Buffalo Sabres

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

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 10:00 PM ET @ Golden Knights

MSG-B, Scripps Sports

Age 276'5"223 lbsCatches LeftEspoo, FIN

Current Season

GP

26

W-L-OTL

15-8-2

GAA

2.71

SV%

.905

SO

0

GS

-

Last 5 Games

DateOppDecGASASV%
Mar 12vs WSHL222.909
Mar 8vs TBLW728.786
Mar 5@ PITW128.964
Feb 28@ TBLW238.947
Feb 25@ NJDW128.964

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.75M

Total Value

$23.75M

Expires

5 yrs · 2028-2029

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Luukkonen Stands Tall in Sabres' 2-1 Heartbreaker

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen delivers another stonewall performance between the pipes, but the Sabres come up just short in a 2-1 nailbiter that exposes their ongoing struggle to bury chances. Buffalo's front office watches closely as these tight losses pile up amid a crowded Eastern playoff race. With GM Kevyn Adams eyeing every roster tweak before the deadline dust settles, Luukkonen's reliability keeps hope alive for a late surge.

Buffalo Sabres
Trades & Rumors
Sabres Still Hunting Trade for No. 3 Goalie This Summer

Buffalo's front office continues to eye a summer deal for their third-string goalie, even after holding steady at the deadline with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon and Colten Ellis all intact in net. The three-man rotation has proven its worth through injuries, keeping the position group among the league's elite without any moves.

Buffalo Sabres
Game Recap
5 NHL Bets You Can't Ignore Tonight

Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been a brick wall since December, posting a .931 save percentage that has the Sabres humming at 6-3-1 in their last 10 while Detroit stumbles through five straight multi-goal losses without Dylan Larkin. Florida's regulation-win machine collides with Dallas' overtime wizards in a clash where the Stars' league-second scoring punch meets the Panthers' road resilience.

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News
Sabres' Luukkonen Guards Net Sunday

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen steps into the Buffalo crease today with the Sabres leaning on his steady glove amid their push for respectability. Coaches have whispered about his quiet confidence in high-pressure spots, the kind that separates crease clowns from playoff warriors. As Buffalo eyes every point in the standings, Luukkonen knows one big save can shift the narrative around this franchise's long drought.

Buffalo Sabres
News
Rust's SHG Torches Luukkonen in Buf-Pit Clash

Bryan Rust slips one short-handed past Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the thick of BUF@PIT action, exposing the Sabres' penalty kill woes. Pittsburgh capitalizes on the moment as Rust continues his knack for dagger goals against Eastern rivals. This highlight shifts momentum in a tight divisional scrap where every tally carries playoff positioning weight for both squads.

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Game Recap
Jets Snag OT Win as Sabres Stumble Again

The Winnipeg Jets claw back from deficits twice before Adam Lowry taps home the overtime winner at KeyBank Center, leaving the Buffalo Sabres with a tough point in a back-to-back grind. Connor Hellebuyck stands tall with 28 saves, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen battles through chaos on the other end amid penalty trouble and a successful challenge that kept the game alive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's stats this season?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 15-8-2 record in 26 games this season with a 2.71 GAA and .905 save percentage.
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.