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CBJ· Fri Nov 6Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 10
- Record
- 4-3-3
- GAA
- 3.40
- SV%
- .873
- SO
- 0
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | SA | GA | SV | SV% | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | @LAK | W 3-2 | W | 29 | 2 | 27 | .931 | 60:00 |
| Oct 24 | @WSH | L 3-4 | OTL | 34 | 4 | 30 | .882 | 63:42 |
| Oct 21 | vs PHI | L 1-3 | L | 26 | 3 | 23 | .885 | 57:24 |
| Oct 17 | @MTL | L 3-4 | OTL | 34 | 4 | 30 | .882 | 60:00 |
| Oct 15 | @TOR | W 5-4 | W | 30 | 4 | 26 | .867 | 63:12 |
| Oct 13 | @MTL | L 3-4 | OTL | 38 | 3 | 35 | .921 | 65:00 |
| Oct 12 | vs FLA | W 5-3 | W | 14 | 1 | 13 | .929 | 33:36 |
| Oct 8 | vs DAL | L 0-4 | L | 18 | 4 | 14 | .778 | 59:54 |
| Oct 3 | vs CHI | W 4-3 | W | 15 | 3 | 12 | .800 | 60:00 |
| Oct 1 | @CBJ | L 3-6 | L | 22 | 5 | 17 | .773 | 59:06 |
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| Apr 13 | @CHI | W 5-1 | W | 16 | 1 | 15 | .938 | 60:00 |
| Apr 8 | @NYR | W 5-3 | W | 20 | 3 | 17 | .850 | 60:00 |
| Apr 6 | vs TBL | W 4-2 | W | 25 | 2 | 23 | .920 | 60:00 |
| Apr 2 | @OTT | L 1-4 | L | 22 | 2 | 20 | .909 | 58:42 |
| Mar 31 | vs NYI | W 4-3 | W | 28 | 3 | 25 | .893 | 59:42 |
| Mar 28 | vs SEA | W 3-2 | W | 34 | 2 | 32 | .941 | 65:00 |
| Mar 25 | vs BOS | L 3-4 | OTL | 31 | 4 | 27 | .871 | 60:24 |
| Mar 21 | @LAK | W 4-1 | W | 27 | 1 | 26 | .963 | 60:00 |
| Mar 17 | @VGK | W 2-0 | W | 29 | 0 | 29 | 1.000 | 60:00 |
| Mar 12 | vs WSH | L 1-2 | L | 22 | 2 | 20 | .909 | 58:30 |
| Mar 8 | vs TBL | W 8-7 | W | 28 | 7 | 21 | .750 | 59:24 |
| Mar 5 | @PIT | W 5-1 | W | 28 | 1 | 27 | .964 | 59:24 |
| Feb 28 | @TBL | W 6-2 | W | 38 | 2 | 36 | .947 | 59:42 |
| Feb 25 | @NJD | W 2-1 | W | 28 | 1 | 27 | .964 | 60:00 |
| Jan 27 | @TOR | W 7-4 | - | 5 | 2 | 3 | .600 | 12:12 |
| Jan 22 | @MTL | W 4-2 | W | 34 | 2 | 32 | .941 | 60:00 |
| Jan 19 | @CAR | L 1-2 | L | 29 | 2 | 27 | .931 | 57:48 |
| Jan 17 | vs MIN | L 4-5 | OTL | 36 | 5 | 31 | .861 | 61:48 |
| Jan 14 | vs PHI | W 5-2 | W | 22 | 2 | 20 | .909 | 60:00 |
| Jan 10 | vs ANA | W 5-3 | W | 36 | 3 | 33 | .917 | 60:00 |
| Jan 6 | vs VAN | W 5-3 | W | 37 | 3 | 34 | .919 | 60:00 |
| Jan 3 | @CBJ | L 1-5 | L | 34 | 4 | 30 | .882 | 58:36 |
| Dec 31 | @DAL | W 4-1 | W | 29 | 1 | 28 | .966 | 60:00 |
| Dec 27 | vs BOS | W 4-1 | W | 23 | 1 | 22 | .957 | 60:00 |
| Dec 21 | @NJD | W 3-1 | W | 27 | 1 | 26 | .963 | 60:00 |
| Dec 8 | @CGY | L 4-7 | L | 22 | 5 | 17 | .773 | 40:00 |
| Dec 5 | @WPG | L 1-4 | L | 22 | 3 | 19 | .864 | 58:30 |
| Dec 1 | vs WPG | W 5-1 | W | 24 | 1 | 23 | .958 | 60:00 |
| Nov 26 | @PIT | L 2-4 | L | 18 | 3 | 15 | .833 | 59:24 |
| Nov 23 | vs CAR | W 4-1 | W | 30 | 1 | 29 | .967 | 60:00 |
| Nov 21 | vs CHI | W 9-3 | W | 23 | 3 | 20 | .870 | 60:00 |
| Nov 13 | @COL | L 3-6 | L | 30 | 3 | 27 | .900 | 52:54 |
| Nov 6 | vs STL | L 0-3 | L | 16 | 2 | 14 | .875 | 59:48 |
| Nov 1 | vs WSH | W 4-3 | W | 34 | 3 | 31 | .912 | 64:30 |
| Oct 25 | @TOR | L 3-4 | OTL | 23 | 4 | 19 | .826 | 61:30 |
Latest news
Luukkonen is expected to be in goal at home versus the Blue Jackets on Friday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Luukkonen has appeared in 10 games this season, going 4-3-3 with a 3.40 GAA and a career-worst .874 save percentage. At this point, Luukkonen will likely continue to rotate the starts with Colten Ellis, and could face the prospect of even fewer opportunities once Alex Lyon (upper body) is cleared to return.
RotoWire via ESPN · 11h ago
Luukkonen stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Luukkonen delivered a solid performance in his 200th career NHL game, helping Buffalo extend its winning streak to three contests while earning his first win since Oct. 15. The netminder has been slumping a bit lately, winning just two of his last five outings (2-1-2) while posting a 3.35 GAA and .890 save percentage over that stretch. Colten Ellis had started the previous two games, so it remains to be seen whether there will be a time-share in the Sabres' crease going forward.
RotoWire via ESPN · 6d ago
Luukkonen will defend the road net against the Kings on Saturday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
Luukkonen has lost his last three outings (0-1-2), allowing 11 goals on 95 shots. He has a 3-3-3 record, a 3.56 GAA and an .866 save percentage in nine appearances this campaign. Los Angeles (4-6-2) ranks 24th in the league this season with 2.83 goals per game.
RotoWire via ESPN · 6d ago
Luukkonen stopped 30 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.
The Sabres jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead, but Luukkonen gave it all back almost as fast. He's now winless in his last three starts, allowing 11 goals on 95 shots in that span. For the season, the 27-year-old has a 3-3-3 record with a 3.56 GAA and an .866 save percentage across nine games. Luukkonen remains the Sabres' top option in goal ahead of Colten Ellis, but with a tough road trip through California for the week ahead, Luukkonen may best be left on the bench in fantasy.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 25
Luukkonen will patrol the crease in Saturday's road clash against the Capitals, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Luukkonen has lost his last two outings, allowing seven goals on 61 shots. Across eight appearances to open the 2026-27 season, the 27-year-old backstop has a 3-3-2 record, a 3.54 GAA and an .864 save percentage. While Alex Lyon (upper body) is on injured reserve, Luukkonen remains the lead option between the pipes, which should keep him relevant in fantasy despite his struggles. Luukkonen will have his work cut out for him Saturday, as the Capitals rank 11th in the NHL with 3.33 goals per game this season. He is a high-risk, high-reward fantasy option for Saturday's slate.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 24
Luukkonen stopped 23 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flyers.
Luukkonen is 1-1-2 with 14 goals allowed over his last four games. He's struggled to get settled early in the season, allowing at least three goals in seven of eight games so far. He's still mustered a 3-3-2 record with a 3.53 GAA and an .863 save percentage. Until Luukkonen shows more consistency between the pipes, he's not a particularly strong fantasy option with a large share of playing time. The Sabres' next game is Saturday on the road versus the Capitals to kick off a four-game road trip.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 22