Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 19 saves for his second consecutive shutout, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, a game rescheduled due to snow. Zemgus Girgensons' goal was pivotal in the Sabres' lead by the end of the second period, where they totaled 20 shots on goal. The Sabres drew four power plays, including penalties on Seth Jones for cross-checking and Rem Pitlick for interference. Luukkonen's performance has been stellar, with a 5-1-0 record, a 1.17 goals-against average, and a .956 save percentage in the past six games. The Sabres have won five of their last seven games, and Luukkonen's shutout streak is the longest for the team since Ryan Miller in 2010.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 19 saves for his second consecutive shutout and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Thursday night in a game moved back a day because of snow https://t.co/FhwJxsePjn
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s shutout streak is the longest by a Sabres goalie since Ryan Miller’s in 2010. They’ve won 5 of their last 7 and complete their homestand tomorrow. My story from the 3-0 win over Chicago: https://t.co/hg5lY6WMWv
"We’re playing with mojo right now. We’re not afraid to make plays.” More on Thursday's win, the #Buffalo #Sabres' improved team defense & a six-game stretch in which Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 5-1-0 w/a 1.17 goals-against average & a .956 save percentage: https://t.co/Kb5HTQYMN6
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 19 saves for his second consecutive shutout and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Thursday night in a game moved back a day because of snow. https://t.co/fD3m87bkoL
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 20 saves for his second consecutive shutout and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Thursday night in a game moved back a day because of snow. https://t.co/Xh7IP8fg3r
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the first Sabres goalie with consecutive shutouts since Carter Hutton accomplished the feat in October 2019. https://t.co/hg5lY6WMWv
Sabres to their fourth power play. Rem Pitlick off for interference.
Sabres lead 1-0 at the end of the second period. Girgensons' goal is the difference. Luukkonen with 12 saves. Buffalo has 20 shots on goal.
Luukkonen has only faced 4 shots on goal. None have been particularly easy, though. He's made sure the Sabres haven't gotten burned for their coverage mistakes. Seth Jones just had a chance from the slot.
Luukkonen gets over for a big save on Rem Pitlick driving to the net on a rush. Moments later, Sabres draw their second power play. Seth Jones off for cross-checking.