One Buffalo Sabres goaltender was hoping to play for his home country in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. But that may not be happening.
Mar 22, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Justin Brazeau (15) gets behind Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) to score a goal as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) defends during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images | Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was on standby for Team Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, but saw no action.
