Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, a 25-year-old Finnish netminder, epitomizes this narrative. Luukkonen began his journey with the Buffalo Sabres as an unassuming third-string goalie.

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net.

For Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the challenge is simple: Help the Sabres get back to the playoffs.

Jack Quinn scored twice and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 4-0 win against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.

DALLAS – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 29 saves and the Buffalo Sabres erased two deficits, but Wyatt Johnston’s goal with 8:28 remaining stood as the difference in a 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars ...

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres' third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net after ...

FILE – Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Dec. 13, 2023, in Denver. Lukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie ...

(AP) — Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net after agreeing to a five ...

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net after agreeing to a five-year, $23. ...