Alex Lyon Confirmed as Starting Goalie for Sabres' Thursday Matchup

Alex Lyon is set to start in goal for the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday's road game against the Colorado Avalanche, as reported by Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550. This decision comes after Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was previously expected to start. Lyon has seen recent action, stopping 29 of 33 shots in a November 9th loss to the Hurricanes and 33 shots in a November 5th overtime loss to the Mammoth. He also made 18 saves in an October 31st overtime loss to the Bruins. Lyon had a remarkable 2023-24 season with the Red Wings, posting a 21-18-5 record with a 3.05 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 games, and previously played a key role for the Panthers in 2022-23, going 10-6-2 with a 3.02 GAA and a .908 SV% across 19 games.