Luukkonen Gets Start Friday vs. Jets Amid Reduced Role

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will tend the net for the Buffalo Sabres on the road against Winnipeg on Friday, according to Mike Harrington. Despite his role being reduced this season, seeing action in only eight of the Sabres' last 19 games, the Finnish netminder has maintained solid numbers, recording a 4-3-1 record with a 2.51 GAA in those appearances. With the Sabres still carrying three goalies, Luukkonen's continued strong play may necessitate an increase in his starts.