Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

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Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon may miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle, with an initial prognosis of at least a week out. Coach Lindy Ruff indicated that Lyon's availability for the playoffs, beginning April 18-19, is uncertain.

Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon, left, stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 27, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle. Coach Lindy Ruff provided the update on Thursday, a day after Lyon was hurt during the team's pre-game skate ahead of Buffalo's 5-3 win at the New York Rangers. Ruff said the initial prognosis is the goalie missing a week, while adding there is a chance he won't be available for the start of the playoffs, which are scheduled to open April 18-19. The Sabres, who host Columbus on Thursday night, are contending for the Atlantic Division title after clinching their first playoff berth in 15 seasons. The 33-year-old Lyon has gone 20-10-4 in his first season in Buffalo while sharing the starting duties with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Buffalo is carrying a third goalie, Colten Ellis, who was scheduled to face Columbus in his first start since a 31-save outing in a 4-3 overtime loss at Tampa Bay on Feb. 3. Ellis entered the day with a 7-4-1 record, and would serve as Luukkonen's backup while Lyon is sidelined. \\\_ AP NHL:

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What injury does Alex Lyon have and how long is he expected to be out?

Alex Lyon has a strained lower-body muscle and is expected to miss at least a week.

When do the NHL playoffs start and how might Lyon's absence affect the Sabres?

The NHL playoffs are scheduled to start on April 18-19, and Lyon's absence could impact the Sabres' chances as they compete for the Atlantic Division title.

Who will be the Sabres' starting goalie if Alex Lyon cannot play?

If Alex Lyon cannot play, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will likely take over as the starting goalie, with Colten Ellis serving as the backup.

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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

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What injury does Alex Lyon have and how long is he expected to be out?

Alex Lyon has a strained lower-body muscle and is expected to miss at least a week.

When do the NHL playoffs start and how might Lyon's absence affect the Sabres?

The NHL playoffs are scheduled to start on April 18-19, and Lyon's absence could impact the Sabres' chances as they compete for the Atlantic Division title.

Who will be the Sabres' starting goalie if Alex Lyon cannot play?

If Alex Lyon cannot play, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will likely take over as the starting goalie, with Colten Ellis serving as the backup.

Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

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