Gets no help from teammates

Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka scored for Buffalo but it was a quick night for goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who gave up two goals in the first eight minutes and was replaced by backup James Reimer, who finished with 26 saves.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gave up 2 goals early and was replaced by backup James Reimer, who finished with 26 saves.

Guarding cage Thursday

Gets early hook in Carolina

Henri Jokiharju scored 9:31 into the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks. JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch also scored and Dylan Cozens had three assists for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves for the Sabres,

Alex Tuch and Jiri Kulich scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves for the Sabres, who have dropped two in a row and three of the last five.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves to help the Sabres improve to 6-1-0 in their last seven games. Down 2-0 entering the final period, Peterka ignited the rally at 1:56 with a one-timer from the right circle off a quick feed from Cozens.

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Gets no help against Cats

Luukkonen will guard the visiting net in Florida on Saturday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News. Luukkonen has lost three straight games, allowing 14 goals on 81 shots in losses to Montreal,

Luukkonen has lost three straight starts after getting pulled 7:57 into a game against the Canes at the end of February. Before that, he put up a run of 6-2-0. UPL is now 20-19-4 with two shutouts, a 3.