Lyon Steals Spotlight, Sabres Lead Bruins

0:00On April 24th, Buffalo Sabers are up two games to one against the Boston Bruins in the first round, thanks to some clutch comebacks and a surprise, hero in net. Journeyman Goli, Alex Lyon, stepped in after Uco Peca-Lukin and struggled late in game two, and he's been lights out, posting a 900. 69 save percentage and 0.81 goals, against average over 74 minutes. Earlier this week in game three, Lyon turned away 24 of 25 shots to steal the win on Boston's home ice, out dueling Bruin star. Jeremy Swaman, who's been solid with a 931 save percentage himself. Coach Lindy Ruff gave Lyon the final 14 minutes and 10 seconds of game two, where he stopped every shot faced, earning the start. Sabers fans are buzzing, finally seeing steady goal tending they've craved after Lukonin's rough patches, like his 850 save. Percentage in game ones win, Lyon's a 33-year-old veteran whose bounce between five teams, delivering hot streaks wherever he lands, and at just 1.5 million.

1:04Dollars this year? He's a steal for Buffalo. Meanwhile, the Bruins have only slipped one putt past Lyon in four periods, but they know he's human. His regular season ended shaky with some week, outings. Boston has to ramp up pressure to expose those flaws if they want to flip the series. If Lyon keeps this up, he could carry the sabers right into the second round, turning into a legend in Buffalo, and maybe changing the whole playoff. Picture, I'm Corey with The Story, that's your NHL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.