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    Saku Koivu

    SakuKoivu

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    • Birthdate
      11/23/1974
    • Birthplace
      Turku, FIN
    • Draft Info
      1993: Rd 1, Pk 21 (MTL)

    Stats

    • G
      255
    • A
      577
    • PTS
      832
    • +/-
      10
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      • Brodeur playing the wait game; Schwartz, Blues still doing the dance
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        • Pierre LeBrun
        Martin Brodeur
        • Burnside: Remembering Koivu's impressive career
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          • Scott Burnside
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          • Koivu hangs up skates after 18 NHL seasons
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            • Koivu, Hiller won't return to Ducks in 2014-15
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              Jonas Hiller
              • LeBrun: At this stage, Koivu just wants to win
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                • Pierre LeBrun
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                • NHL Daily Links - Feb. 3
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                  • Doug Mittler
                  • Debate: Let's talk about the other snubs
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                    • Scott Burnside, Pierre LeBrun
                    • Ducks sign Cogliano to four-year extension
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                      • Injured Ducks Sbisa, Fasth out several weeks
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                        • NHL Morning Links - Nov. 22
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                          • Victoria Matiash

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                        Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens: Game Highlights

                        Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens: Game Highlights

                        Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens: Game Highlights
                        Goalie change, offensive outburst keep Buffalo Sabres alive

                        Goalie change, offensive outburst keep Buffalo Sabres alive

                        Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday to force a Game 7 in this Eastern Conference semifinal series.
                        Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7

                        Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7

                        — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal...
                        Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

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                        Buffalo Sabres start, pull goaltender Alex Lyon in Game 6

                        Buffalo Sabres start, pull goaltender Alex Lyon in Game 6

                        Buffalo goaltender Alex Lyon started Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, with his Sabres facing elimination, but was pulled halfway into the first period after allowing three goals on four shots, giving way to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
                        Macklin Celebrini nets 2 as Canada shuts out Italy at worlds

                        Macklin Celebrini nets 2 as Canada shuts out Italy at worlds

                        Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an assist as Canada improved to 2-0 at the world championships with a 6-0 victory over Italy.
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