Buffalo Sabres fans are breathing a sigh of relief as the team is poised to shake up its goaltending situation following a disastrous stretch for Alex Lyon. The Finnish netminder, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, is expected to take the reins as the team's starting goalie, a move that could bring much-needed stability to the Sabres' defense. During the regular season, Buffalo's tandem of Luukkonen and Lyon proved to be a successful combination, allowing the team to ride a strong regular season into the playoffs. Can Luukkonen replicate that success and help turn the Sabres' season around in the postseason?
The Buffalo Sabres are expected to start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in net after Alex Lyon allowed nine goals in his last two games. The team made effective use of its tandem during a memorable regular season.