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www.foxsports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was ruled out for Finland’s Olympic team due to a lower-body injury, with Joonas Korpisalo stepping in as Finland’s goaltender instead. This update appeared in early February 2026 coverage, noting Luukkonen’s injury would sideline him for the Olympics.[1]
- In the immediate NHL context, Luukkonen was listed as day-to-day with a lower-body issue and missed at least one Sabres game, though he was expected to return soon as he continued to be evaluated.[2]
- By May 2026, Luukkonen was active for Buffalo, including starts against teams like the New York Rangers and Seattle Kraken, and his season stats reflected strong performance when healthy (e.g., recent save percentages and goals-against averages noted in game previews).[3]
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