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Sabres Goalie Change for Game 4 vs. Canadiens
13 May
Summary
- Luukkonen starts Game 4 after previous playoff struggles.
- Lyon posted strong numbers in eight prior playoff starts.
- Sabres aim to tie series after losing two straight games.
The Buffalo Sabres will start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal for Tuesday night's Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens. This decision comes as the Sabres aim to equalize the series. Luukkonen has not played since the first two games of Buffalo's first-round series against the Boston Bruins last month. In those two appearances, he recorded a 4.19 goals-against average and an .825 save percentage.
Alex Lyon has been the primary goaltender for the Sabres in their other eight playoff games this season, achieving a 2.18 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. Buffalo secured a victory in the opening game of the current round but has since lost two consecutive games with scores of 5-1 and 6-2, intensifying the importance of Game 4.
