
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
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Luukkonen surrendered five goals on 22 shots (.773 save percentage) before Buffalo conceded an empty-net tally for a final 6-4 scoreline. He played 58:15 in net and made 17 saves at even strength.
Fantasy Impact
Luukkonen endured a rough outing, highlighting the risk in trusting Buffalo’s goaltending on nights when the defense falters. His potential as a future starter remains, but inconsistency can be an issue. He’s best utilized as a matchup-based play or streaming option until he shows more stability in net.
Luukkonen stopped 28 of 31 shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Predators.
Fantasy Impact
Luukkonen continues to handle a heavy workload, appearing in 10 of Buffalo's last 13 games while delivering respectable results. He's now 6-3-1 in January with a 3.00 GAA and .897 save percentage, securing wins in three of his last four starts. While his season-long numbers (2.97 GAA, .898 SV% in 37 games) remain average, his volume makes him a viable fantasy option in leagues that reward saves. He remains Buffalo’s clear No. 1 netminder for the time being.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen turned aside 31 of 33 shots in the Sabres' 3-2 victory against the Canucks on Tuesday. Despite allowing two goals midway through the game, he held firm in the third period as Buffalo's offense secured the comeback win.
Fantasy Impact
Luukkonen picked up his fourth win in his last six starts, improving to 15-14-4 on the season. While his 2.99 GAA and .897 save percentage remain subpar, he continues to provide decent value in matchups where Buffalo’s offense can support him. With the Sabres’ road trip continuing in Calgary on Thursday, Luukkonen could see more action, but fantasy managers should weigh the risks carefully given his recent inconsistency. He’s best utilized as a streaming option in favorable matchups.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was flawless in Buffalo’s victory, stopping all 35 shots for his second shutout of the season. He turned aside 28 even-strength shots and six on the penalty kill.
Fantasy Impact
Luukkonen’s dominant performance boosts his value as a streaming option in fantasy leagues. While Buffalo’s defense can be inconsistent, his ability to deliver big games makes him a viable goalie for managers in need of wins and save percentage.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was solid between the pipes for the Sabres Wednesday night, stopping 25 of 27 shots faced in a 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
Fantasy Impact
Luukkonen has struggled to keep the puck out of the net of late, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five starts (0-3-2) for the Sabres. The 25-year-old will hope for more consistent offensive support as the season continues, carrying a 2.79 GAA and .903 save percentage in 20 starts (8-8-3, one shutout) in net so far this season.