NYR
WAS
o5.5
-1.5
7:00PM • NHLN
PIT
CBJ
o6.5
-1.5
7:00PM • ESPN+
SEA
DET
o6.5
-1.5
7:00PM • ESPN+
ANA
WPG
o6.5
-1.5
8:00PM • ESPN+
| WINS | GAA | SV% | SO | FSP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.00 | 0.782 | 0 | 8.61 | ||
| Compare to same point last season | ||||||
Ukko-pekka Luukkonen | Fantasy Outlook
Luukkonen takes the net as a slight home underdog against Dallas
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate today and is slated to start as Buffalo hosts the Dallas Stars at KeyBank Center. Operating as the Sabres’ primary 1A starter, Luukkonen is seeking sharper form after posting a 4.00 GAA and a .784 save percentage across his first two appearances, though he did secure a victory. Buffalo (2-1-0) faces a Dallas club sitting at 1-2-0, with the Sabres entering the contest as slight home underdogs in a projected higher-scoring environment. Luukkonen has seen his fantasy start rate push back up to 60 percent with confirmed starting duties.
Our daily projections anticipate a testing night for Luukkonen, forecasting roughly 22 saves alongside a softer save percentage, an elevated GAA, and a modest win chance. Across Buffalo’s three-game weekly slate, Luukkonen has one remaining start scheduled after tonight against Utah to help build volume. While Luukkonen carries reasonable floor via save volume as Buffalo’s top netminder, the difficult matchup against a dangerous Dallas offense limits his overall ceiling tonight. Fantasy managers needing secure ratios may prefer safer alternatives, making him a viable option primarily in deeper formats. Today’s action: Cautious Start.
FantasySP AI Analysis
Updated 1 day ago
Ukko-pekka Luukkonen Fantasy
| DATE | OPP | SAVES | GA | SO | W | FPTS | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08 | DAL | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -1.2 | 11.4 |
| 10/03 | CHI | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 10/01 | @CBJ | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.6 | 11.4 |
| Totals: | 43 | 12 | 0 | 1 | -0.4 | ||
Fantasy Chart Loading...
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | W | GAA | SV% | SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-22 | BUF | 10 | 2 | 2.80 | .909 | 279 |
| 22-23 | BUF | 32 | 17 | 3.41 | .894 | 920 |
| 23-24 | BUF | 54 | 27 | 2.44 | .910 | 1339 |
| 24-25 | BUF | 55 | 24 | 3.07 | .887 | 1320 |
| 25-26 | BUF | 37 | 23 | 2.49 | .904 | 869 |
| 26-27 | BUF | 3 | 1 | 4.00 | .782 | 43 |
| ON PACE | 61 | 20 | 4.00 | 782 | 881 | |
| 3-YEAR AVG | 49 | 25 | 2.69 | .900 | 1176 | |
| Totals | 200 | 97 | 2.86 | .898 | 5017 | |
Luukkonen Projection
View All| GAA | SV% | W | SO | SAVES | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.908 | 0.330 | 0.33 | 0.00 | 25.66 | 0.5 |
| GAA | SV% | W | SO | SAVES | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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OWN START TRENDS
Depth Chart
Buffalo Sabres
Roster Breakdown| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Colten Ellis | 3% | 1% |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | 78% | 52% |
| Alex Lyon | 32% | 4% |
| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Crevier | 1% | 1% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 100% | 95% |
| Mattias Samuelsson | 80% | 61% |
| Owen Power | 57% | 42% |
| Olen Zellweger | 4% | 4% |
| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker | 9% | 1% |
| Zach Benson | 36% | 20% |
| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Doan | 41% | 16% |
| Jack Quinn | 33% | 19% |
| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Konsta Helenius | 8% | 4% |
| Noah Ostlund | 3% | 1% |
| Tage Thompson | 100% | 86% |
| Jiri Kulich | 1% | 1% |
| Josh Norris | 10% | 5% |
| Ryan McLeod | 9% | 4% |
| Peyton Krebs | 4% | 2% |
Line Combinations
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's Current Assignments
Goalie (Tandem (1A))
| LINE | LEFT WING (LW) | CENTER (C) | RIGHT WING (RW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Zach Benson | Noah Ostlund | Jack Quinn |
| Line 2 | Peyton Krebs | Jiri Kulich | Tage Thompson |
| Line 3 | Ryan McLeod | Josh Norris | Konsta Helenius |
| Line 4 | Beck Malenstyn | Justin Danforth | Josh Doan |
| PAIR | LEFT DEFENSE (LD) | RIGHT DEFENSE (RD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pair 1 | Rasmus Dahlin | Mattias Samuelsson |
| Pair 2 | Owen Power | Olen Zellweger |
| Pair 3 | Louis Crevier | Zach Metsa |
| UNIT | SKATER 1 | SKATER 2 | SKATER 3 | SKATER 4 | SKATER 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP1 | Rasmus Dahlin | Tage Thompson | Jack Quinn | Noah Ostlund | Zach Benson |
| PP2 | Josh Norris | Ryan McLeod | Josh Doan | Owen Power | Konsta Helenius |
| UNIT | SKATER 1 | SKATER 2 | SKATER 3 | SKATER 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PK1 | Josh Norris | Ryan McLeod | Mattias Samuelsson | Zach Metsa |
| PK2 | Louis Crevier | Owen Power | Zach Benson | - |
| ORDER | GOALIE | ROLE | ROTATION STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Starter (1A) | Tandem (1A) |
| #2 | Colten Ellis | Backup | Backup |
Team Injuries
| PLAYER | STATUS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker #17 · LW | OutIRHernia | Zuker is recovering from sports hernia surgery and has been placed on the short-term injured reserve list He is expected to return in mid-October. INJ SINCE: Sep 16 |
| PLAYER | STATUS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Conor Timmins #21 · D | OutIRUndisclosed | Timmins is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. INJ SINCE: Sep 28 |
| Jack Rathbone #3 · D | OutIRUndisclosed | Rathbone is dealing with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. INJ SINCE: Sep 28 |
| PLAYER | STATUS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon #34 · G | OutIRUpper Body | Lyon is dealing with a upper-body injury and has been placed on the injured reserve list. INJ SINCE: Sep 24 |
| Topias Leinonen #50 · G | OutIRLower Body | Leinonen is dealing with a lower-body injury and has been placed on the short-term injured reserve list. INJ SINCE: Sep 11 |
Team Rankings
G
10
21st
A
18
19th
SOG
108
16th
FOW
114
19th
PPG
0
32nd
PPA
0
32nd
PPP
0
32nd
SHG
0
24th
SHP
0
24th
HITS
85
20th
BLK
40
30th
GA
14
22nd
| Team | W-L | Win % | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
 Senators | 3-1-0 | 0.750 | 6 |
 Lightning | 3-1-0 | 0.750 | 6 |
 Panthers | 2-0-2 | 0.500 | 6 |
 Bruins | 3-2-0 | 0.600 | 6 |
 Maple Leafs | 2-2-1 | 0.400 | 5 |
| Sabres | 2-2-0 | 0.500 | 4 |
 Canadiens | 1-2-1 | 0.250 | 3 |
| Red Wings | 1-2-0 | 0.333 | 2 |
Team Stats
| Player | GP | G | A | SOG | +/- | PIM | PPG | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 4 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| Noah Ostlund | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jiri Kulich | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Konsta Helenius | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sam Carrick | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Josh Norris | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ryan McLeod | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 2 | 0 | |
| Peyton Krebs | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Tyson Kozak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | GP | G | A | SOG | +/- | PIM | PPG | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Quinn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | -1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Beck Malenstyn | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 2 | 0 | |
| Justin Danforth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Josh Doan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Zach Benson | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | GP | G | A | SOG | +/- | PIM | PPG | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Power | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Mattias Samuelsson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 4 | 0 | |
| Louis Crevier | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zach Metsa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Matt Grzelcyk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dennis Gilbert | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Olen Zellweger | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | GP | W | L | OTL | SA | SV | GA | SO | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 55 | 43 | 12 | 0 | |
| Colten Ellis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
Owned Breakdown
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Schedule
| DATE | OPP | SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| 10-06 | MIN | W 3-2 |
| 10-08 | DAL | L 0-4 |
| 10-10 | UTA | 7:00 PM |
Player Timeline
May 12th
Sabres Morning Skate in Montreal: Luukkonen in Starter’s Net, Likely ...
Player News
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Upton Stout Questionable for 49ers-Seahawks After Missing Practice, but No Setback Reported
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Mike Evans Has No Injury Designation for Week 5 Despite Rib Issue
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49ers Activate Mykel Williams for 2026 Debut Against Seahawks After ACL Recovery
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Lions Rule Out Branch, Mays, Bartch and Ya-Sin vs. Cardinals; Williams Questionable
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Dustin Wolf Says Flames Have Given Up Too Many Goals After Practice
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Upton Stout CB • SF
Upton Stout Questionable for 49ers-Seahawks After Missing Practice, but No Setback Reported
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James Thompson DT • SF
49ers Rule Out Bosa and Juszczyk vs. Seahawks; Evans Cleared to Play
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Mike Evans WR • SF
Mike Evans Has No Injury Designation for Week 5 Despite Rib Issue
@UnderdogNFL
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Mykel Williams DL • SF
49ers Activate Mykel Williams for 2026 Debut Against Seahawks After ACL Recovery
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Ben Bartch G • DET
Lions Rule Out Branch, Mays, Bartch and Ya-Sin vs. Cardinals; Williams Questionable
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Rashawn Slater OT • LAC
Chargers Place Rashawn Slater on Injured Reserve After Ankle Procedure
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Gavin Williams SP • CLE
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Jose Ramirez 3B • CLE
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Eduardo Quintero C • LAD
Dodgers Prospect Eduardo Quintero Shines in Arizona Fall League
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Cameron Boozer PF • MEM
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Braden Smith PG • IND
Braden Smith Helps Young Fan in Knockout at Pacers Pop-Up Party
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Nick Richards C • MIA
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Josh Hart SF • NY
Takeaways from Knicks pausing contract extension talks: Is Josh Hart's time in New York running out?
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AJ Dybantsa SF • WAS
AJ Dybantsa Shines on Both Ends in NBA Preseason Debut as Wizards Win
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Karl-Anthony Towns PF • NY
Knicks Halt Contract Extension Talks with Karl-Anthony Towns Before New Season
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Dustin Wolf G • CGY
Dustin Wolf Says Flames Have Given Up Too Many Goals After Practice
@NHLFlames
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Brad Hunt D •
Former Golden Knights Reaves, Neal and Hunt Return for Welcome to Impossible Weekend
@GoldenKnights
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Johnny Gaudreau LW •
Gaudreau Crash Case: Victim-Blaming Defense Draws Calls for Harsh Sentence
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Brad Hunt D •
Golden Knights Alumni Reaves, Neal and Hunt Return for “Welcome to Impossible Weekend”
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Matt Dumba D •
Matt Dumba Retires After 748 NHL Games, Ending Accomplished Career
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Waiver Trends
More Trends| Vladislav Gavrikov NYR D | +9.2 |
| Owen Power BUF D | +7.3 |
| Stuart Skinner WPG G | +6.1 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois WAS C | +5.6 |
| Viktor Arvidsson DET LW | +5.5 |
| Jared Spurgeon MIN D | +4.3 |
| Logan Stankoven CAR C | +4.1 |
| Jordan Eberle SEA RW | +3.9 |
| Benjamin Kindel PIT RW | +3.5 |
| Jaden Schwartz COL C | +3.4 |
| Jaccob Slavin CAR D | +3.0 |
| Jared McCann SEA LW | +2.9 |
| Joseph Woll PHI G | +2.9 |
| Alexis Lafreniere NYR LW | +2.8 |
| Declan Carlile PIT D | +2.7 |
| Porter Martone PHI RW | -3.3 |
| Yegor Chinakhov PIT RW | -3.1 |
| Arturs Silovs PIT G | -2.4 |
| Sam Malinski COL D | -2.4 |
| Brad Marchand FLA LW | -2.3 |
| Jake Allen NJ G | -2.1 |
| Anthony Mantha NJ RW | -2.1 |
| Tristan Luneau ANA D | -2.0 |
| Roman Kantserov CHI RW | -2.0 |
| Yaroslav Askarov SJ G | -2.0 |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen BUF G | -1.8 |
| Gabriel Vilardi WPG RW | -1.8 |
| Jordan Binnington STL G | -1.8 |
| Dylan Holloway STL LW | -1.7 |
| Lukas Dostal ANA G | -1.6 |
