Alex Lyon turned in a historic performance for the Buffalo Sabres to help them eliminate the Boston Bruins in Game 6.

For the first time in 19 years, the Buffalo Sabres are going to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the play of former Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon is a big reason why.

Buffalo eliminated Boston from the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday.

Stanley Cup Playoffs - Eastern Conference Quarter-Final - Game 6

As the Buffalo Sabres look to close out the Boston Bruins and win their first playoff series since 2007, they’ll turn to a couple of former Connecticut college stars. Former UConn forward Tage Thompson, is, of course, the Sabres’ biggest star and one of the brightest in the league, having led the team in goals and points this season. But former Yale goalie Alex Lyon has taken over in net and ...

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Alex Lyon (Buffalo Sabres) with a Goal vs. Boston Bruins, 04/28/2026

Buffalo made a goalie change early in the playoffs.

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