Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is out of the Olympic roster due to a lower-body injury.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has officially been pulled from the Finnish Olympic roster.
According to the Buffalo Sabres, Luukkonen suffered a lower-body injury on January 27 during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Coach Lindy Ruff says Luukkonen is showing signs of progress, but has not been on the ice since he was injured.
Team Finland announced Tuesday that Boston Bruins Goalie Joonas Korpisalo has replaced Luukkonen and will head to Milan for the mens tournament, which starts February 11.