Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is an NHL goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres.
Player Overview
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is establishing himself as a key goaltender for the Sabres, currently enjoying a strong season with a 10.6 GAR. While his career save percentage sits at .900, he has posted a .909 save percentage and a 2.52 goals against average this year, contributing to a 22-9 record across 35 games.
Following a peak GAR of 24.3 last season, Luukkonen continues to provide significant value in net. His current positive 5.0 GSAx indicates he is consistently making more saves than expected, solidifying his role as a reliable starter.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 223 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 2, Pick 54 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 22-9-3 | 90.9% | 2.52 | 5.0 | 1 | 10.6 | 1.90 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen ranks in the 77th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 90.9% | 2.52 | 5.0 | 10.6 |
| 2024-25 | 55 | 24 | 24 | 88.7% | 3.20 | -7.2 | 1.7 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 27 | 22 | 91.0% | 2.57 | 15.5 | 24.3 |
| 2022-23 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 89.1% | 3.61 | -16.8 | -10.5 |
| 2021-22 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 91.7% | 2.74 | -0.7 | 0.9 |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 90.6% | 3.88 | -0.4 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been worth 10.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 77th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +5 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.9% save percentage.
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 24.3 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's GAR this season?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been worth 10.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 77th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's GSAx this season?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has saved +5 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's goalie stats this season?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 90.9% save percentage and a 2.52 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.