BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs because of a strained lower-body muscle.
Coach Lindy Ruff supplied the replace on Thursday, a day after Lyon was damage in the course of the staff’s pre-game skate forward of Buffalo’s 5-3 win at the New York Rangers. Ruff mentioned the preliminary prognosis is the goalie lacking per week, whereas including there’s a probability he will not be accessible for the start of the playoffs, that are scheduled to open April 18-19.
The Sabres, who host Columbus on Thursday evening, 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 whereas sharing the beginning duties with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Buffalo is carrying a 3rd goalie, Colten Ellis, who, earlier than Thursday, hadn’t began since Feb. 3.
Ellis will function Luukkonen’s backup whereas Lyon is sidelined.