US EditionBruins Goalie Joonas Korpisalo Added to Finland’s Olympic Team
Joonas Korpisalo joins Finland's Olympic hockey roster as an injury replacement for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
- On Tuesday, Finland named Joonas Korpisalo, Boston Bruins goaltender, to its Olympic roster, replacing Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen after a last-week injury.
- Injuries prompted Finland to adjust its roster after Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen will not play following a lower‑body injury last week, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.
- Finland's tournament begins Feb. 11 against Slovakia, with all three goalies making their Olympic debut for the defending champion, as the schedule includes matches on Feb. 13 and 14.
- With no return date announced, Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen, Buffalo Sabres goaltender, remains uncertain after suffering a lower‑body injury late last month, Lindy Ruff said.
- Finland, defending Olympic champion from Beijing 2022, enters the Games with NHL players returning for the first time since 2014.
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Bruins' Korpisalo Added to Finland Olympic Roster; Lindholm, Zacha Still Expected To Go
There are now nine Boston Bruins heading to Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. On Tuesday morning, the Finnish national team announced that Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will represent Finland at the Olympics next week. This season, Korpisalo has a 10-8-1 record with a 3.12 goals against average (GAA) and a .895 save percentage (SV%). Since the New Year, he has gone 4-0-1 in six appearances with an impressive 1.89 GAA and a .931 SV%. It…
Buffalo Sabres Goaltender to Miss 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
Tough news was announced on Tuesday morning for the Buffalo Sabres and their Team Finland Olympic team. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not play in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics for Team Finland. This is due to a lower-body injury sustained on January 27th against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will no longer play in the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics due to a lower-body injury. Details → https://t.co/I7Lo9C…
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