The Buffalo Sabres had a strong performance in a game against the Florida Panthers, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen starting but later replaced due to injury. The Sabres won 7-0, with Alex Tuch scoring in the third period. Eric Comrie started in Luukkonen's place in a subsequent game against the Panthers, where the Sabres were down 1-0 after the first period.
Sabres down 1-0 after one period and being outshot 16-11.
End-1st: #FlaPanthers lead #Sabres 1-0. Shots are 16-11 for the visitors. Strong period for Comrie to keep it close.
Eric Comrie and Anthony Stolarz lead the #Sabres and #FlaPanthers out for warmup.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was expected to start for the #Sabres tonight but he is out with an injury. Eric Comrie gets his first start since Dec. 5 against the #FlaPanthers. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/uoXaNXvUmz
Final: Sabres win 7-0, Luukkonen with his fourth shutout of the season.
Alex Tuch scores 4:30 into the third period. Sabres up 6-0.
The Sabres enter the second period up 3-0. Shots were 10-6 Buff.
Sabres up 3-0 after one period and have a 9-5 shot advantage.
Optional morning skate for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the starter’s net, as expected. https://t.co/Poodxpl2oZ