Buffalo Sabres fans are abuzz with the sudden emergence of goaltender Alex Lyon as a potential playoff hero. Following the injury to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Game 2, Lyon stepped up in a big way, making crucial saves in the final moments of that game and carrying his momentum into Game 3. With the Sabres facing off against a tough opponent, Lyon's stellar performance has given the team a glimmer of hope that they might be able to make a deep run in the playoffs, potentially even reaching the second round. As the series continues, Lyon's ability to fill the void left by Luukkonen's injury will be crucial in determining the Sabres' fate.
Since Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen got pulled in Game 2, Alex Lyon was stellar in the final moments of that game and all of Game 3. He could lead the Buffalo Sabres to the second round.
