Goalie Alex Lyon’s Fiery Demeanor Fuels Buffalo Sabres’ Surge Into 2nd Round of the Playoffs
Lyon has a 4-1 record, a .950 save percentage and a 1.30 goals-against average as Buffalo leads Montreal in the second round.
- Buffalo leads the best-of-seven second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 as Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon enters Friday's Game 2 with a 4-1 record, a.950 save percentage, and a 1.30 goals-against average.
- The 33-year-old netminder secured a regular role in Buffalo after signing a two-year, US$3-million contract last summer, finishing his breakthrough season with a 20-10-4 record, a.907 save percentage, and a 2.77 goals-against average.
- Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, a Norris Trophy nominee, praised Lyon's competitive nature, while head coach Lindy Ruff noted the netminder has 'really wrapped his arms around the opportunity' after the team used three goalies this year.
- Lyon emphasizes team success over individual accolades, describing himself as 'a guy who's been with a bunch of different teams,' as he navigates his first second-round appearance since 2007.
- His career journey, including stops with the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Florida Panthers, reflects a mindset defined by survival and a 'never give up' temperament that drives his daily performance.
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Goalie Alex Lyon's fiery demeanor fuels Buffalo Sabres' surge into 2nd round of the playoffs
Whether it’s chirping opposing players, engaging with fans from his crease or flopping around his net to stop pucks, journeyman Sabres goalie Alex Lyon is having the time of his life. At 33, Lyon is beloved by his teammates for…
Goalie Alex Lyon’s fiery demeanor fuels Buffalo Sabres’ surge into 2nd round of the playoffs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It wasn’t satisfying enough for Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon to have Viktor Arvidsson’s penalty shot glance off his blocker and deflect wide of the net. Lyon decided to pile on the forward’s grief. He began chirping a few words at Arvidsson following the failed attempt that prevented the Boston Bruins from building on a 1-0 lead in Buffalo’s eventual 3-1 win in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The moment and Ly…
Goalie Alex Lyon’s fiery demeanor fuels Buffalo Sabres surge into 2nd round of the playoffs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It wasn’t satisfying enough for Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon to have Viktor Arvidsson’s penalty shot glance off his blocker and deflect wide of the net.
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Goalie Alex Lyon's fiery demeanor fuels Buffalo Sabres surge into 2nd round of the playoffs
Whether it’s chirping opposing players, engaging with fans from his crease or flopping around his net to stop pucks, journeyman Sabres goalie Alex Lyon is having the time of his life. At 33, Lyon is beloved by his teammates for…
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