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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 28
After tying 49-year-old record, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon enjoys special chat with Gerry Desjardins 
BUFFALO – Early Sunday, less than a day after Sabres goalie Alex Lyon tied the franchise’s all-time record for most consecutive wins, his phone rang. On the other end, Gerry Desjardins, who had owned the mark for 49 years, wanted to chat.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 19
Sabres’ Josh Norris placed on injured reserve; Alex Lyon activated
The Buffalo Sabres placed center Josh Norris on injured reserve Monday, then activated goaltender Alex Lyon off IR, according to The Buffalo News reporter Rachel Lenzi.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19
Sabres Activate Alex Lyon, Place Joshua Norris On IR
The Buffalo Sabres will again carry three netminders on their active roster. According to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News, the Sabres have activated goaltender Alex Lyon from the injured reserve and have placed forward Joshua Norris on it in a corresponding roster move.
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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 18
Sabres’ Josh Norris week to week with injury; Konsta Helenius ready to make NHL debut, Alex Lyon healthy
BUFFALO – Sabres center Josh Norris is now likely week to week with an upper-body injury. After the oft-injured Norris left Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period, the Sabres labeled his status as day to day.
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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 5
Sabres’ Alex Lyon, Michael Kesselring progressing from injuries
BUFFALO – Sabres goalie Alex Lyon, who hasn’t played since suffering a lower-body injury late in last Monday’s 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues, is day to day, coach Lindy Ruff said.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 1
NHL Injuries: Auston Matthews practices, but Chris Tanev out a significant time
Anaheim Ducks: Forward Frank Vatrano will miss about the next six weeks with a fractured shoulder. He suffered the injury last Saturday against the LA Kings.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / December 31
Buffalo Sabres Get Crushing Injury Update on Netminder
The Buffalo Sabres got a crushing injury update on goaltender Alex Lyon on Wednesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff announced the fate befalling the 33-year-old.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / December 31
Sabres G Alex Lyon (lower body) out indefinitely
Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon is in Buffalo for evaluation of his lower-body injury and is out indefinitely, coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday before the team played the host Dallas Stars.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Sabres’ Alex Lyon out with lower-body injury, Ellis activated from IR
Not the best news for one of the hottest teams in the NHL. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that goaltender Alex Lyon has returned to Buffalo for further evaluation due to a lower-body injury.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Sabres’ Alex Lyon Being Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury
Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon is undergoing evaluation for a lower-body injury he sustained late in last night’s win over the Blues, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters (including Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News).
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 22
The Sabres Are One of the NHL’s Hottest Teams Right Now
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their sixth straight win, a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. The Sabres, who started the winning streak three games below .500, are now three games above .500 with a record of 17-14-4 (38 points).
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
The Reason the Sabres Walked Away From an Lyon-to-Oilers Trade
The Edmonton Oilers made multiple attempts to pry goaltender Alex Lyon out of Buffalo, but the Sabres ultimately chose not to make a move. Opting for stability over change for the sake of change, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the decision was made to avoid creating unnecessary chaos.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19
Oilers Have Made Multiple Attempts To Acquire Alex Lyon
The Oilers have called the Sabres “a couple of times in recent weeks” about the availability of goaltender Alex Lyon, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Friday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Why Sabres' Alex Lyon could be a good fit for the Oilers
If Jarry is out with a long-term injury, Edmonton may not have a choice when it comes to acquiring a replacement in the crease.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 19
NHL Rumors: Oilers Like Lyon, Maple Leafs Draw Line, & Scouring Senators
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are awaiting news on Tristan Jarry‘s injury and may be forced to make a quick move for another goaltender.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 19
Oilers Acquire Alex Lyon in Suggested Trade With Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers made a change between the pipes recently, acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins and moving on from Stuart Skinner. In the Oilers’ recent game against the Boston Bruins, which was Jarry’s third game as a member of his new team, he left with a lower-body injury and didn’t return.
NHL News / Oilersnation / December 18
Should the Oilers be interested in trading for Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon?
Stan Bowman was active in the goaltending market last week, acquiring Tristan Jarry, but the Edmonton Oilers’ general manager may not be done yet. Bowman is still looking to improve his backup situation, and that addition could be Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 31
Sabres’ Alex Lyon Making Statement With Hot Start in Net
The Buffalo Sabres signed veteran goaltender Alex Lyon to a two-year contract in the offseason to back up to the projected starter, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8
Alex Lyon set to start for Sabres
After a number of moves of late, the Buffalo Sabres are set between the pipes, at least for now, as Alex Lyon will start Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / January 7, 2025
Red Wings’ Alex Lyon leaves game against Senators with upper-body injury
Not good news for one of the netminders in Hockeytown. Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon was noticeably absent when the second period began against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night, as Cam Talbot stepped between the pipes for the Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 4, 2025
Special Teams, Lyon Shine As Red Wings Down Jets
WINNIPEG, Manitoba —What a difference two weeks have made in the Detroit Red Wings. As the NHL’s Christmas break began, the Wings looked dead in the water, leading to Derek Lalonde’s dismissal.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 19, 2024
Red Wings Lyon: “I Am The Knob King”
Watch the video below as Detroit Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon robs Steven Stamkos of the Nashville Predators. Or to be more accurate with the descriptive, watch the video below as Lyon knobs Stamkos.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 27, 2024
Lyon Makes Red Wings Goalie Race Too Close to Call
Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon has been a professional since 2016 and yet he didn’t start earning full credit for his work until 17 months ago. It all changed for Lyon in the spring of 2023. Over a span of 12 days, he went 6-0-1 in net for the Florida Panthers to assure their postseason berth.
Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / February 29, 2024
Red-hot Red Wings goalie has warning for team amid Stanley Cup hype
With a six-game winning streak heading into Thursday's home game against the New York Islanders, the surging Detroit Red Wings have stirred Stanley Cup dreams among fans. One player is attempting to bump the breaks amid the excitement.
NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / January 17, 2024
Lyon King Returns: Alex Starts for Wings against Panthers
CORAL SPRINGS — Even though he has been gone since July, there are still a couple of ‘Lyon King’ placards honoring now-former Florida Panthers goalie Alex Lyon hanging around the team’s arena in Sunrise.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 8, 2023
Red Wings’ Alex Lyon Makes Pitch For More Starts in Net
Leave it to a Yale-educated athlete like Detroit Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon to come up with a perfectly esoteric description of life as a professional goaltender.
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