Die By The Blade · Dec 12, 2021
Capitals Clip Sabres 3-2 in Shootout
Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty ImagesScore: BUF 2 | WASH 3
Shots: Sabres 31 | Capitals 42
Buffalo Sabres Goals: V. Hinostroza (5), W. Butcher (1)
Washington Capitals Goals: L. Eller (4), M. Fehervary
Plus +1: Folks, Buffalo has a Goalie.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was outstanding...again. The 22 year-old Sabres netminder made a career high 40 saves on 42 shots to keep Buffalo in the game. The 6’5” UPL was square to the puck all night giving the Caps shooters virtually nothing to aim for. When challenged laterally, UPL was lightning quick, making some incredible pad saves, especially late in the contest. In 3 games this season, UPL is sporting an impressive 1.98 GAA and a .938% save percentage.