Alex Lyon - NHL News & Rumors

Will travel with team Lyon (shoulder) will travel with the Sabres during the team's upcoming road trip, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact After suffering an injury setback in mid-October, Lyon appears to be trending towards a return in the near future. He's expected to travel with the Sabres' during their upcoming six-game road trip, and given the amount of time away from home, he could make his return by the end of it. Lyon has a strong campaign during the 2025-26 regular season, where he compiled a 20-10-4 record, a 2.77 GAA, three shutouts and a .906 save percentage across 36 outings. For the time being, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Colten Ellis will continue to defend the Sabres' net.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lightning play the Sabres after Holmberg's 2-goal showing

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Buffalo Sabres after Pontus Holmberg scored two goals in the Lightning's 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Sabres host the Golden Knights after Norris' 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres host the Vegas Golden Knights after Joshua Norris' two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Sabres' 5-2 win

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jackets in action against the Sabres after shootout win

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Buffalo Sabres after the Blue Jackets knocked off the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sabres play the Senators after Thompson's 2-goal performance

The Buffalo Sabres host the Ottawa Senators after Tage Thompson's two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Sabres' 3-2 win

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Buffalo visits Los Angeles after Thompson's hat trick

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Los Angeles Kings after Tage Thompson recorded a hat trick in the Sabres' 7-6 win against the Anaheim Ducks

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Ducks host the Sabres after Greer's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks host the Buffalo Sabres after A

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Buffalo takes losing streak into game against San Jose

The Buffalo Sabres look to break a three-game slide with a win over the San Jose Sharks

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Capitals and Sabres meet in Eastern Conference action

The Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres meet in Eastern Conference play

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Flyers visit the Sabres after Michkov's 2-goal game

The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Buffalo Sabres after Matvei Michkov scored two goals in the Flyers' 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Sabres in action against the Canadiens following overtime win

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Montreal Canadiens after the Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Suffers setback Lyon (upper body) had a setback in his recovery and is without a timeline to return, the team announced Thursday.

Impact According to the team, Lyon was originally expected to be in the crease for Tuesday's road clash with Montreal before suffering his setback. Even once given the all-clear, there may not be enough games to go around to make Lyon more than a low-end fantasy target, especially as long as Buffalo continues rostering three goalies.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo visits Toronto after Zellweger's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Olen Zellweger scored two goals in the Sabres' 4-3 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Canadiens host the Sabres after shootout victory

The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres after the Canadiens knocked off the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a shootout

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Atlantic Division opponents meet when Sabres host the Panthers

The Florida Panthers face the Buffalo Sabres for a matchup within the Atlantic Division Monday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Buffalo and Utah square off in non-conference matchup

The Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth meet in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Sabres host the Stars after overtime win

The Buffalo Sabres host the Dallas Stars after the Sabres defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Owen Power scores in OT and Sabres rally from 2 goals down to beat Wild 3-2

Owen Power scored 4:22 into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Resumes skating Tuesday Lyon (upper body) was spotted practicing at Tuesday's optional morning skate, per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.

Impact According to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lyon is still without a timetable for return from the injury he suffered late in the preseason. However, his presence at Tuesday's optional morning skate is a sign that he could be somewhat near returning. The 33-year-old netminder had a strong 2025-26 regular season, where he posted a 20-10-4 record, a 2.77 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 36 appearances. In his absence, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen should continue to serve as the lead option between the pipes and Colten Ellis should see an increased role as well.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Colten Ellis set to receive first crack at Sabres' No. 1 goalie job UPL is struggling early and Alex Lyon is sidelined by injury, creating an opportunity for Colten Ellis to stake a claim as the Buffalo Sabre...

OCTOBER 5 • SABRENOISE.COM

Wild visit the Sabres after Kaprizov's 2-goal game

The Minnesota Wild visit the Buffalo Sabres after Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals in the Wild's 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Sabres play the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup

The Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks will play in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

On injured reserve Lyon (upper body) was put on injured reserve Thursday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mattias Samuelsson was activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move. Lyon sustained the injury during last Thursday's preseason game. His placement on IR is retroactive, so Buffalo has the option of activating him at any time. Head coach Lindy Ruff stated Tuesday that Lyon is expected to miss at least a couple of days. Meanwhile, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to start in Columbus on Thursday, and Colten Ellis is set to serve as the understudy.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dahlin eager to build on last season after Atlantic-winning Sabres snapped 14-year playoff drought

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is ready to open his ninth NHL season with a clear head and a refreshed objective

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Likely to miss a couple days Head coach Lindy Ruff stated that Lyon (upper body) is expected to miss a couple of days, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Lyon suffered the upper-body injury during Thursday's preseason outing against the Red Wings. The 33-year-old netminder had a solid showing in the 2025-26 regular season, where he posted a 20-10-4 record, a 2.77 GAA, a .906 save percentage and three shutouts across 36 outings. He's currently in jeopardy of missing the team's Opening Night contest, where the Sabres appear to be planning for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to start. If Lyon can't suit up for the opener, Colten Ellis will be the backup.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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