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Finland Replaces Injured Luukkonen With Bruins Goalie Joonas Korpisalo for Olympics

Korpisalo enters as Finland’s likely third goaltender with the tournament starting Feb. 11.

Jan 26, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) tends net against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Ukko Pekka Luukkonen, Buffalo Sabres (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
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Overview

  • Buffalo announced that Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss the 2026 Games after a Jan. 27 lower-body injury sustained against Toronto.
  • Boston confirmed Joonas Korpisalo has been added to Team Finland as Luukkonen’s replacement.
  • Korpisalo joins Juuse Saros and Kevin Lankinen as Finland’s three-goalie group for Milan.
  • This season, Korpisalo is 10-8-1 with a 3.12 GAA and .895 save percentage, while Luukkonen posted 11-7-2 with a 2.73 GAA and a .903 save percentage.
  • Reports indicate Korpisalo is expected to serve as the third option, with Finland opening against Slovakia on Feb. 11.