Alex Lyon exits Sabres preseason game against Red Wings with injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 7:04 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon exited the preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings with two minutes left in the first period on September 24, 2026. Lyon appeared to be in pain after sliding to cover the puck, but did not suffer a traumatic injury. He was replaced by Colten Elliss. Last season, Lyon had a solid record with the Sabres, making this injury a point of concern as he and teammate Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen are expected to continue their roles as goaltenders this season.
- •Lyon left the game late in the first period against the Red Wings.
- •He showed discomfort after sliding across the ice.
- •Colten Elliss replaced Lyon in the net.
- •Lyon recorded a 20-10-4 record last season with a 2.77 GAA.
- •His injury raises questions about the Sabres' goaltending situation.
- 7:04 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Lyon Injury Update Comes With Bad Sabres Forward News
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Sabres' Alex Lyon exits preseason game vs. Red Wings with concerning injury
"The Buffalo Sabres ended years of frustration a season ago as they not only made the playoffs for the first time since 2011, but also finished in first place in the Atlantic Division. They received decent goaltending a year ago from the duo of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon. Head coach Lindy Ruff hopes that duo can match or exceed last year’s […] The post Sabres' Alex Lyon exits preseason game vs. Red Wings with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Buffalo Sabres were involved in plenty of goalie rumors in the offseason, but with their regular season opener next Thursday, nothing of that sort has come to fruition. For better or worse, it seems they plan to head into the new season with the same trio they had last year: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon […] The post Alex Lyon Injury Update Comes With Bad Sabres Forward News appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 7:04 AMAlex Lyon Injury Update Comes With Bad Sabres Forward News
The Buffalo Sabres were involved in plenty of goalie rumors in the offseason, but with their regular season opener next Thursday, nothing of that sort has come to fruition. For better or worse, it seems they plan to head into the new season with the same trio they had last year: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon […] The post Alex Lyon Injury Update Comes With Bad Sabres Forward News appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 2:54 AMSabres' Alex Lyon exits preseason game vs. Red Wings with concerning injury
The Buffalo Sabres ended years of frustration a season ago as they not only made the playoffs for the first time since 2011, but also finished in first place in the Atlantic Division. They received decent goaltending a year ago from the duo of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon. Head coach Lindy Ruff hopes that duo can match or exceed last year’s […] The post Sabres' Alex Lyon exits preseason game vs. Red Wings with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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