'Victor Olofsson scored to set up Luukkonen against one of the best in the NHL in shootouts in T.J. Oshie. Oshie slowly approached the net and confused Luukkonen to score, winning it 3-2 in a shootout for the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout
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Capitals win in shootout, push Sabres slide to seven games
'"You can't really choose which games you play and I'm happy I was given the chance to go again tonight," Luukkonen said. "Some say it's hard for the goalies, but you see the games come really fast and I think we played really well today, so that helped a lot."' … [Read more...] about Capitals win in shootout, push Sabres slide to seven games
NHL admits mistake on Sabres disallowed goal against Rangers
'"The original call on the ice, 'good goal,' should have stood because video replay could not definitively determine that the stick of Buffalo player Victor Olofsson touched the puck before Rasmus Dahlin tagged up. In instances when video replay cannot definitively determine a play, League policy is to stay with the original call on the ice."' … [Read more...] about NHL admits mistake on Sabres disallowed goal against Rangers
Luukkonen makes 40 saves to help Sabres earn point in shootout loss
'Vinnie Hinostroza and Will Butcher scored for the Sabres in regulation, who led 2-1 heading into the third period. Lars Eller and Martin Fehervary were Washington's goal scorers. Vitek Vanacek made 29 saves for the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 40 saves to help Sabres earn point in shootout loss
At the Final Horn | Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout
'Luukkonen, playing for the third time in five nights, made 40 saves during regulation and overtime. His evening included a diving pad save on Conor Sheary to preserve a 2-2 tie in the third period.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout