Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Leaves vs. Maple Leafs, Replaced by Colten Ellis

Injury Notes: Luukkonen, Lindholm, Lundell, Svechkov

The Buffalo Sabres announced mid-game that Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen would not return against Toronto due to a lower-body injury. The goaltender’s night ended after 12:14, surrendering two goals in five shots. He looked to be bothered after Auston Matthews found the back of the net, subsequently pulling himself, leaving Colten Ellis to take over. Buffalo ended up coming away with a 7-4 win. Luukkonen missed the start of the season with a lower-body i…

Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game against Leafs with lower-body injury - Daily Faceoff

An untimely issue for one of the hottest teams in the league. During a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen exited the game prematurely due to a lower-body injury. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not return to tonight's game due to a lower-body injury.— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) January 28, 2026 The injury came during a hectic first period between the Atlantic Divisi…

Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves vs. Maple Leafs, replaced by Colten Ellis

The Buffalo Sabres finished out Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with their third-string goalie. Starting netminder Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen left the game in the first period after appearing to suffer an injury while trying to make a save on the Maple Leafs’ second goal. He did not return for the second period, instead replaced between the pipes by Colten Ellis. After Auston Matthews scored, Luukkonen appeared to be in pain, gesturing …