Former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Alex Lyon has made a notable impact since signing a two-year, $3 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres during the past off-season. The 33-year-old netminder had a commendable performance last season with the Detroit Red Wings, boasting a 14-9-1 record, a .896 save percentage, and a 2.81 goals-against average over 30 games.
Though initially overlooked when he joined the Sabres, Lyon is currently enjoying a standout year in the 2025-26 season. Appearing in 27 games, he has achieved a 14-8-3 record, improved his save percentage to .912, and maintained a goals-against average of 2.72, along with two shutouts. His performance has been crucial to the Sabres’ evident progress this season, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
Lyon began his NHL career with the Flyers, where he played 22 games across four seasons from 2017-18 to 2020-21, posting a 6-7-2 record, a .893 save percentage, and a 3.21 goals-against average. Since leaving Philadelphia, he has had stints with the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Red Wings before finding a home in Buffalo. His remarkable growth as a player emphasizes the positive trajectory of his career and highlights the value of his experience to the Sabres this season.