Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen delivered a stellar performance for Buffalo, making 40 saves against Pittsburgh. In the early stages of the first period, he denied Sidney Crosby's breakaway attempt. Moving into the second frame, Luukkonen faced another breakaway, thwarting Rickard Rakell's shot. Late in the same period, he once again stopped another Pittsburgh breakaway this time by Jake Guentzel. Luukkonen's outstanding efforts rightfully earned him the first star of the game honors.