Lindy Ruff had planned to utilize an emergency backup goalie opposite James Reimer for Wednesday’s practice at KeyBank Center, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen scheduled to join the team along with fellow 4 Nations Face-Off participants Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju later this week.

Luukkonen made 26 saves in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Rangers.

Last place in the Eastern Conference, also six points behind everybody ... or Ryan McLeod scored on his OT breakaway against Detroit. If only Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could have made saves in the third period against Colorado or the second period of the ...

First back to Sabres practice from the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday was goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who spent the last 10 days with Team Finland but did not see any game action. Luukkonen didn’t have to report to the Sabres until Thursday but ...

Luukkonen is set to start at home against the Rangers on Saturday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

With the 4 Nations Face-off officially underway, the Buffalo Sabres need to finish the season off strong after the break is over.

Thompson’s first goal with 4:28 left in the first sparked Buffalo’s run of three goals in a span of 2:48 for a 5-0 lead. The Rangers allowed Thompson to drive from the right corner to the front of the net and backhand a shot in through Shesterkin’s legs.