Luukkonen Secures Back-to-Back Start, Faces Potent Hurricanes Offense

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Buffalo Sabres) will start Sunday's game against the Hurricanes, marking his first back-to-back starts this season and sixth overall. The 26-year-old holds a 2-2-1 record, 3.01 GAA, and .881 save percentage in five appearances. He faces a tough challenge as the Hurricanes, with the NHL's second-best offense (3.62 GPG), have scored at least three goals in their last five games.