Buffalo Sabre Goalie Alex Lyon Could Set NHL Record

This afternoon's Buffalo Sabres game could be a record-tying one for Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon. The Buffalo Sabres are on a historic run, and now one of their players could etch his name into the NHL record book.

Alex Lyon Could Tie NHL Record In Anaheim.

It has been a very good season for Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon. So far this year, Lyon has won 20 games with a 2.54 Goals Against Average. He has also won his last 10 road games, and a win tonight will allow him to be part of NHL history.

The current NHL record for most road wins in a row by an NHL goalie is 11 games. The record is held by Evgeni Nabokov and Devan Dubnyk. Nabokov set the record in the 2009-10 season and was tied by Dubnyk during the 2014-15 season.

Buffalo Sabres Closing In On NHL Playoff Spot

The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since December, and they are getting closer to ending their 14-year playoff drought. With a win over LA on Saturday, the Sabres remain in 1st place in the Atlantic Division and tied for 1st in the Eastern Conference.

Most experts agree that a team needs 95 points during the NHL regular season to make the playoffs. The Sabres could hit that magical number this afternoon with a win or OT loss. The Sabres currently have 94 points.

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