Buffalo Sabres’ goaltender Alex Lyon has quickly proven to be one of the best value signings in the NHL after signing a two-year, $3 million contract last summer. This season, Lyon has compiled a 15-8-3 record, boasting a 2.69 goals-against average, a .913 save percentage, and two shutouts in 28 games, all on a $1.5 million salary. His standout performance continued in Friday’s 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers, where he stopped 27 shots to record his ninth consecutive road win, edging closer to an NHL record.
Approaching Historic Road Winning Streaks
Only nine goaltenders in NHL history have achieved a road winning streak as lengthy as Lyon’s. The record is shared by Evgeni Nabokov of the San Jose Sharks (2009-10) and Devan Dubnyk of the Minnesota Wild (2014-15) with 11 straight road victories. Other notable goalies with double-digit road win streaks include Nabokov again in 2007-08, Carey Price during the 2014-15 season with the Montreal Canadiens, and Kevin Lankinen in the current 2024-25 season with the Vancouver Canucks, each securing 10 consecutive road wins.
Lyon’s Current Streak and Impact on the Sabres
The 33-year-old American goaltender has not lost a road game since Buffalo’s December 8 matchup in Calgary, with his streak beginning the following night in Edmonton. Lyon has become the Sabres’ pivotal player during their strong three-month climb up the standings. On January 29, he set a new franchise record by earning his 10th straight win, breaking the previous team mark set by Gerry Desjardins in December 1976.
Upcoming Road Challenges for Buffalo
The Sabres are currently on a three-game road trip, with their next contest scheduled against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. While Lyon’s streak is impressive, the team is expected to start goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for this matchup. Buffalo’s ongoing eight-game road point streak stands as the fourth-longest in the franchise’s history and highlights their recent resilience away from home.
