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Lyon led the Sabres in appearances in 2025-26, going 20-10-4 with a 2.77 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 36 regular-season outings. He also went 4-3 with a 2.59 GAA and a .904 save percentage over 10 playoff games. Those numbers showcase Lyon's greatest asset -- being able to step in for a few stretches of the season and deliver starter-level play. However, the Sabres' crease is potentially crowded, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen an established NHL goalie and Devon Levi coming off another strong year with AHL Rochester. Assuming he stays with the Sabres, Lyon will have to earn his playing time once again. That said, he's entering the final year of his contract on an affordable $1.5 million cap hit, which makes him an attractive trade target. Lyon is best considered a streaming option in most fantasy formats. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Sabres in July of 2025.
Early hook in Game 6
Lyon allowed three goals on four shots in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Canadiens in Game 6.
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The Sabres fell behind 3-1 midway through the first period, and Lyon got the hook due to his struggles. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saved all 18 shots he faced in relief, and the Sabres' offense erupted to get the win, which forced a Game 7 to be played Monday in Buffalo. Lyon has turned shaky in the second round, winning just one of his five appearances against the Canadiens while allowing a total of 15 goals on 98 shots. It's likely to be Luukkonen in goal for the win-or-go-home game Monday.
The Sabres fell behind 3-1 midway through the first period, and Lyon got the hook due to his struggles. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saved all 18 shots he faced in relief, and the Sabres' offense erupted to get the win, which forced a Game 7 to be played Monday in Buffalo. Lyon has turned shaky in the second round, winning just one of his five appearances against the Canadiens while allowing a total of 15 goals on 98 shots. It's likely to be Luukkonen in goal for the win-or-go-home game Monday.
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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.
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First off ahead of Game 6
Lyon was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, indicating he will defend the road net in Game 6 against Montreal on Saturday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
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Sees action in relief in Game 5
Lyon stopped two of three shots Thursday after replacing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to begin the third period during the Sabres' 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 5 of their second-round series.
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Gets little help in Game 3 loss
Lyon stopped 31 of 36 shots in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3. Montreal's final goal was scored into an empty net.
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Starting in Montreal
Lyon will be between the road pipes in Game 3 against the Canadiens on Sunday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
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Shaky effort in Game 2 loss
Lyon stopped 23 of 27 shots Friday in the Sabres' 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2 of their second-round series, with Montreal's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
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Set to start Game 3?
Lyon appears poised to defend the road net against Montreal on Sunday in Game 3, according to Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.
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Lyon occupied the starter's crease during Saturday's practice, putting him on track to start Sunday's Game 3 matchup against the Canadiens. He has allowed just 11 goals on 166 shots en route to a 4-2 record this postseason.
Lyon occupied the starter's crease during Saturday's practice, putting him on track to start Sunday's Game 3 matchup against the Canadiens. He has allowed just 11 goals on 166 shots en route to a 4-2 record this postseason.