Sabres preview Luukkonen-Lyon-Ellis goalie trio

The group ranked third in NHL save percentage last season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read

The trio of Luukkonen, Lyon and Ellis combined for the NHL’s third-best save percentage last season. 🥅 Today's training Via @BuffaloSabres on X

What happened: Buffalo's training-camp preview turns to the crease ahead of the 2026-27 season. The club is assessing its goaltending group before camp opens.

Why it matters: The combined result gives Buffalo a strong baseline for evaluating the position. Camp decisions will shape how the club distributes starts among the group.

By the numbers: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posted a .910 save percentage in 35 games last season; Colten Ellis posted .903 in 16 games.

What to watch: Training camp should clarify Buffalo's deployment plan in goal for the upcoming season.

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