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2025 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Sabres in July of 2025.
Wobbles in big win
Lyon made 32 saves in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Senators.
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The veteran netminder wasn't exactly sharp, giving up two goals early in the third period to make things interesting after the Sabres had taken a 5-2 lead into the second intermission, but his teammates made sure the game never got any closer. Lyon is handling No. 1 duties while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) is on the shelf, starting all four Buffalo games to begin the season and going 1-3-0 with a 3.05 GAA and .911 save percentage, but UPL returned to practice Tuesday and could be ready for his 2025-26 debut soon.
The veteran netminder wasn't exactly sharp, giving up two goals early in the third period to make things interesting after the Sabres had taken a 5-2 lead into the second intermission, but his teammates made sure the game never got any closer. Lyon is handling No. 1 duties while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) is on the shelf, starting all four Buffalo games to begin the season and going 1-3-0 with a 3.05 GAA and .911 save percentage, but UPL returned to practice Tuesday and could be ready for his 2025-26 debut soon.
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Lyon had a remarkable season for the Wings in 2023-24, becoming the starter after inking a deal to be the team's third stringer. With 39 previous NHL games on his resume, the journeyman played in 44 games last season, delivering a 21-18-5 record, 3.05 GAA and .904 save percentage. Lyon carried that momentum into the IIHF Worlds for Team USA, stopping 47 of 50 shots through two tournament games before suffering a finger injury. If he's healthy, Lyon will battle Ville Husso to back up newcomer Cam Talbot and get 25-plus starts in the role. Worst case, the Wings carry both Lyon and Husso into the season, and the game-splits all but eliminate any fantasy value for both men.
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Receiving starting nod
Lyon will guard the home goal versus the Senators on Wednesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
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Falls to Avs
Lyon allowed three goals on 37 shots in a 3-1 defeat to the Avalanche on Monday.
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Defending crease Monday
Lyon will patrol the home crease against Colorado on Monday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
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Beaten twice Saturday
Lyon stopped 28 of 30 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins. The third goal was an empty-netter with three seconds left in the game.
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Expected starter Saturday
Lyon is set to guard the road crease against Boston on Saturday, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.
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Practicing in starter's crease
Lyon was in the starter's crease ahead of Wednesday's home clash with Ottawa, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal.
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Lyon looks set to make his fourth straight appearance for the Sabres to open the season. In his prior three outings, the 32-year-old netminder has yet to secure a win while posting a 2.73 GAA and .919 save percentage. As long as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen remains out with a lower-body injury, Lyon should continue to see the bulk of the workload for Buffalo.
Lyon looks set to make his fourth straight appearance for the Sabres to open the season. In his prior three outings, the 32-year-old netminder has yet to secure a win while posting a 2.73 GAA and .919 save percentage. As long as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen remains out with a lower-body injury, Lyon should continue to see the bulk of the workload for Buffalo.