Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Luukkonen turned aside 25 of 28 shots for an .893 save percentage in 58:41 of action. He surrendered three even-strength goals while the fourth was an empty-netter, taking the loss despite a decent overall performance.

Fantasy Impact

Luukkonen remains a fringe fantasy play, best deployed against favorable matchups or as a streaming option. His save percentage can dip if the Sabres’ defense struggles, but he also has the potential to post strong numbers when Buffalo locks down in its own end.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 26 of 28 shots in Buffalo’s commanding 8-2 victory over the Rangers on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Luukkonen had little trouble securing the win after the Sabres put up five goals in the first period, forcing Igor Shesterkin out of the game. The 25-year-old has now won four of his last five starts, improving to 8-4-1 since the beginning of January. However, his 3.08 GAA and .890 save percentage in that span indicate some inconsistencies. With Buffalo’s offense surging, Luukkonen remains a viable streaming option in favorable matchups, but fantasy managers should be mindful of his volatility.

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.