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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Receives five-year contract
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen signed a five-year, $23.75 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.Luukkonen was slated for an arbitration hearing, but the two sides were able to reach an agreement on their own. The 25-year-old netminder had a breakout 2023-24 campaign, going 27-22-4 with a 2.57 GAA and a .910 save percentage in 54 contests. While the Sabres also have Devon Levi around, Luukkonen appears set to be the team's No. 1 goalie for a majority of the remainder of this decade.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Concedes three goals in loss
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gave up three goals on 42 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Florida.Luukkonen played in his final game of the season, posting a 27-22-4 record to go with a career-best 2.57 GAA, .910 save percentage and five shutouts in 54 appearances on the year. The netminder will be a restricted free agent in the offseason, so expect him to see a significant pay raise from this season's $837,500 cap hit.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Slated starter for Saturday
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will guard the road goal Saturday against Florida, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.Luukkonen is coming off a 22-save performance in Thursday's 4-2 win over Washington. He has provided a record of 27-22-3 this season with a 2.56 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 53 games played. The Panthers sit 14th in the league with 3.21 goals per contest this campaign.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Solid in win over Caps
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.The Buffalo Sabres got eliminated from the playoffs Tuesday, but Luukkonen didn't let his focus waver. The 25-year-old netminder has allowed three goals or less in six straight starts, and he continues to add to his career-high 27 wins while sporting a 2.56 GAA and .910 save percentage on the season.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Gets nod Thursday
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will guard the home goal against the Capitals on Thursday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.Luukkonen was decent in his last start, stopping 22 of 25 shots in a 3-2 loss against Dallas on Tuesday. Overall, the 25-year-old has played very well this season, recording a .910 save percentage and a 26-22-3 record in 52 appearances. He will have a favorable matchup against the Capitals, who rank 29th in goals per game at 2.64.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Falls to Dallas
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowed three goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Stars on Tuesday.It's the second straight loss for Luukkonen -- he's allowed six goals on 49 shots in that span. Overall, the 25-year-old netminder is 26-22-3 with a .910 save percentage and a 2.58 GAA on the season. Luukkonen figures to be back between the pipes Thursday when the Buffalo Sabres host Washington.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Set to start Tuesday
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will protect the road goal versus the Stars on Tuesday.Luukkonen was involved in a collision with teammate Rasmus Dahlin early in warmups, but it appears no harm was done. Luukkonen has allowed 23 goals over his last seven contests, and it's unlikely to be easier for him against a Stars team that leads the Western Conference.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Concedes three goals in loss
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowed three goals on 24 shots in a 3-1 defeat to Detroit on Sunday.Luukkonen has been absolutely grinding for the Buffalo Sabres this season, playing in 32 of the club's last 37 contests. During that stretch, the netminder went 18-13-1 with a 2.32 GAA and .917 save percentage. Still, once Buffalo is officially eliminated from the postseason, the team could decide to utilize Eric Comrie more or bring Devon Levi up from the minors.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Starting in Detroit
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will defend the road net Sunday against the Red Wings, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.Luukkonen has emerged victorious in each of his past two outings, stopping 56 of 60 shots during that span. In 50 appearances this campaign, he has a 26-20-3 record with a 2.55 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Detroit ranks ninth in the league with 3.32 goals per contest this season.
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Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Big win over Philly
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 32 shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.Luukkonen was by far the busier netminder, as Philadelphia outshot Buffalo by a 34-19 margin. He came up big once again for a Buffalo Sabres squad that refuses to fade out of the playoff picture. Luukkonen has gone 8-5-1 since the beginning of March with a 2.81 GAA and .903 save percentage but may need to heat up again to get Buffalo across the finish line -- the team is now only four points back of Philly for the final postseason berth in the Eastern Conference. Washington, Detroit and Pittsburgh remain in the mix as well.
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