Alex Lyon - NHL News & Rumors

Won't be ready for playoffs Lyon (lower body) will not be an option for Game 1 of the postseason, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Wednesday.

Impact Lyon is reportedly on track to return at some point during the first-round series, though head coach Lindy Ruff didn't offer a specific recovery timeline. Even once Lyon is given the all-clear, he likely will face an uphill battle to unseat Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as the starter for the Sabres.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Colten Ellis passed the ultimate playoff test for Sabres against the Blue Jackets On Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff announced that Alex Lyon suffered an injury during practice on Wednesday and could miss the start of the...

5 DAYS AGO • SABRENOISE.COM

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

"Lyon Will Miss A Week" | Lindy Ruff On Alex Lyon Injury Update | Buffalo Sabres

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Might miss start of playoffs Lyon (lower body) is likely to be out for about a week, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact Lyon left Wednesday's morning skate after tweaking something. He has a 20-10-4 record, 2.77 GAA and .906 save percentage in 36 outings in 2025-26. It's not clear if he'll be ready for the start of the playoffs. Colten Ellis is expected to start at home against Columbus on Thursday, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will serve as the understudy. However, if Lyon isn't ready for the start of the playoffs, then Ellis is likely to serve as the No. 2 option in Game 1, while Luukkonen will probably play between the pipes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo plays Columbus following Benson's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Zachary Benson's two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Sabres' 5-3 win

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

"Lyon Tweaked Something Lower-Body" | Lindy Ruff On Alex Lyon Injury | Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Alex Lyon injury is the latest twist in the Buffalo Sabres' goalie saga The Sabres' outlook between the pipes has changed several times throughout the 2025-26 NHL season, and now a new goaltending issue has poppe...

APRIL 8 • SABRENOISE.COM

Battling undisclosed injury Lyon isn't an option for Wednesday's road game against the Rangers due to an undisclosed injury, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Head coach Lindy Ruff described Lyon's injury as a tweak, so it might be a short-term issue. Ruff also said that Lyon wasn't scheduled to dress Wednesday anyway, so his injury won't influence Buffalo's plans against the Rangers. Either Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Colten Ellis will get the start, and the other will serve as the understudy.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the hook Saturday Lyon stopped 2 of 5 shots on net in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Lyon struggled in Saturday's contest, allowing two goals across 20 seconds early in the first period before surrendering a third just over two minutes later. He was ultimately pulled in favor of Colten Ellis, but Lyon would still be tagged with the loss. Overall, the 33-year-old netminder now has a 20-10-4 record, a 2.77 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 36 outings this season. After posting a six-game win streak to resume play following the Olympic break, Lyon has struggled over his last three outings with an 0-2-1 record, a 6.24 GAA and a .772 save percentage across three outings. His next chance to get back on track before the playoffs is Monday against the Lightning.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

BUF@WSH: Chychrun scores goal against Alex Lyon | Washington Capitals Jakob Chychrun (WSH) scores goal against Alex Lyon (BUF) to make it 2 - 0

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

First out for warmups Lyon led the team out for warmups and will start Saturday against the Capitals, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lyon had been in a pretty even rotation during most of March with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but the latter started the previous three games in a row en route to the Sabres clinching their first playoff berth in 14 seasons. With that out of the way, Lyon will return to the net Saturday against the Capitals. The 33-year-old is 20-9-4 on the season with a 2.69 GAA and a .909 save percentage. The Capitals enter Saturday winners of three of their past four games, scoring 21 combined goals in those contests.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Struggles against Red Wings Lyon stopped 15 of 19 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Lyon took his second straight defeat, and he's allowed 10 goals on 52 shots over those games. He won six outings in a row, so this may be a bit of regression, but the Sabres can't afford to have him slumping while they battle for the top of the Atlantic Division. Lyon is down to 20-9-4 with a 2.69 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 35 appearances this season. Look for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to get the nod Saturday versus the Kraken, but Lyon would be in line to start Tuesday against the Islanders if the Sabres continue to alternate goalie starts.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

"Time To See What We're Made Of" | Alex Lyon After Loss To Detroit Red Wings | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

Alex DeBrincat sparks 3-goal 1st-period surge in Red Wings 5-2 win over Sabres

Alex DeBrincat’s power-play goal 4:02 in sparked Detroit’s three-goal first period, and the Red Wings rolled to a 5-2 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Patrolling home paint Lyon will start Friday's home game against the Red Wings, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact Lyon will look to bounce back after being handed just his third loss of the calendar year in Sunday's game. Overall, the 33-year-old netminder has a 20-8-4 record, a 2.65 GAA and a .911 save percentage across 34 outings this season. He'll face off against his former team Friday for the first time since he left Detroit a year ago. The Red Wings rank 21st in the NHL with 2.89 goals per game, giving Lyon a favorable matchup and solid fantasy value for Friday's clash.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

"Took Me By Surprise" | Alex Lyon On Anaheim's Offensive Capability | Buffalo Sabres Postgame

MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE

"I Told Lyon, 'You're Going To Have To Make Some Saves For Us'" | Lindy Ruff After Sabres Loss

MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

Yields six goals in overtime loss Lyon stopped 27 of 33 shots in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Lyon's six-game winning streak came to an end with one of his worst outings of the season. He had not given up more than three goals in any game during his streak. The 33-year-old is at a 20-8-4 record with a 2.64 GAA and a .911 save percentage over 34 contests this season. Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have alternated starts lately, and one hiccup by Lyon shouldn't be enough to cause head coach Lindy Ruff to deviate from that pattern. If it holds, Luukkonen would face the Bruins on Wednesday while Lyon's next start would be against the Red Wings on Friday.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back And Forth Battle With Anaheim Ducks | 6-5 Loss In Overtime | Buffalo Sabres Highlights

MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

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