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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Lyon had a 14-9-1 record, 2.81 GAA and .896 save percentage in 30 appearances with Detroit in 2024-25. While those numbers aren’t impressive, Detroit wasn’t a great team defensively, and Lyon’s plus-2.4 goals saved above expected suggests he held his own. With that work behind him, Lyon joined Buffalo over the summer on a two-year deal. It’s an interesting situation because Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has shown promise, but he hasn’t done enough to gain a full lock on Buffalo’s starter role. Meanwhile, Devon Levi has failed to establish himself at the NHL level despite his substantial potential. There’s a path for Lyon to steal the No. 1 job for significant stretches, but it’s also possible he eventually finds himself as the No. 3 option. Pencil Lyon in for 20-30 games with mediocre results, but keep in the back of your mind that there’s plenty of room for variance. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Sabres in July of 2025.
Steady in win
Lyon stopped 30 of 32 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
Lyon's got a chance to claim a larger share of playing time while Colten Ellis (concussion) is on injured reserve. This was Lyon's second straight win, and he's allowed five goals on 56 shots in that span. For the season, the 33-year-old netminder is at a 5-6-3 record with a 3.13 GAA and a .902 save percentage over 16 appearances. Lyon will probably struggle to consistently earn wins, but he's been a passable fantasy goalie when he's getting enough playing time.
Lyon's got a chance to claim a larger share of playing time while Colten Ellis (concussion) is on injured reserve. This was Lyon's second straight win, and he's allowed five goals on 56 shots in that span. For the season, the 33-year-old netminder is at a 5-6-3 record with a 3.13 GAA and a .902 save percentage over 16 appearances. Lyon will probably struggle to consistently earn wins, but he's been a passable fantasy goalie when he's getting enough playing time.
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Lyon had a remarkable season for the Wings in 2023-24, becoming the starter after inking a deal to be the team's third stringer. With 39 previous NHL games on his resume, the journeyman played in 44 games last season, delivering a 21-18-5 record, 3.05 GAA and .904 save percentage. Lyon carried that momentum into the IIHF Worlds for Team USA, stopping 47 of 50 shots through two tournament games before suffering a finger injury. If he's healthy, Lyon will battle Ville Husso to back up newcomer Cam Talbot and get 25-plus starts in the role. Worst case, the Wings carry both Lyon and Husso into the season, and the game-splits all but eliminate any fantasy value for both men.
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First goalie off Thursday
Lyon was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Vancouver.
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Collects overtime win
Lyon stopped 21 of 24 shots he faced in relief of Colten Ellis (upper body) in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers.
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Needed in relief Monday
Lyon stopped all four shots he faced after replacing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to begin the third period of Monday's 7-4 loss to the Flames.
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Allows five goals
Lyon stopped 18 of 23 shots in Friday's 5-0 loss to New Jersey.
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Set to face New Jersey
Lyon is expected to start at home against New Jersey on Friday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
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Working in starter's crease
Lyon was in the starter's crease ahead of Tuesday's clash with Utah, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home.
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Lyon continues to see the bulk of the workload for the Sabres, despite the return of Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen from a lower-body injury and the fact that Lyon has given up four goals in each of his last two contests. At some point, it seems likely that Lyon will be relegated to more of a backup-level workload, especially with youngster Colten Ellis still on the roster.
Lyon continues to see the bulk of the workload for the Sabres, despite the return of Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen from a lower-body injury and the fact that Lyon has given up four goals in each of his last two contests. At some point, it seems likely that Lyon will be relegated to more of a backup-level workload, especially with youngster Colten Ellis still on the roster.