Sabres' Alex Lyon exits preseason game vs. Red Wings with concerning injury
The Buffalo Sabres ended years of frustration a season ago as they not only made the playoffs for the first time since 2011, but also finished in first place in the Atlantic Division. They received decent goaltending a year ago from the duo of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon. Head coach Lindy Ruff hopes that duo can match or exceed last year’s […] The post Sabres' Alex Lyon exits preseason…
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon was forced to leave a preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings two minutes into the first period due to a concerning injury. While no traumatic injury was apparent, Lyon appeared to be in pain after sliding face-first on the ice and stretching with his left arm to cover the puck. He rose slowly, waved to the bench, and was substituted by Colten Ellis.
Although the injury did not seem severe, any discomfort suffered by a goaltender during a key play could impact their ability to make crucial saves in high-pressure situations. Lyon played 36 regular-season games last season for the Sabres, posting a 20-10-4 record with a 2.77 GAA and .907 save percentage. Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Lyon's regular-season counterpart, had a 22-9-2 record in 35 games, along with a 2.52 GAA and .910 save percentage. Ellis, who served as the Sabres’ third goaltender last season, had an 8-4-2 record.
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