Luukkonen Eyes Sabres Playoff Spot Post-Injury
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shakes off the Olympic-ending injury to lock in on Buffalo's wildcard fight. The Sabres netminder, who's battled for every start behind a young core, channels frustration into crease dominance for the stretch drive. With Devon Levi waiting in the wings, Luukkonen's rebound defines whether Buffalo crashes the postseason party.
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