Sabres' Luukkonen Placed on Injured Reserve with Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) has been officially shifted to injured reserve as of Monday. This move was anticipated, as Luukkonen was already expected to be sidelined until after the upcoming Olympic break. The Sabres are utilizing the injured reserve designation to free up an additional roster spot. His return is not expected until after the break, confirming his continued absence due to the lower-body injury.