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Sabres Goaltender Alex Lyon Injured, Out “A Bit of Time”

Dallas, TX – The Buffalo Sabres received disappointing news Wednesday morning as goaltender Alex Lyon has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. Head Coach Lindy Ruff announced the injury, sustained late in Monday’s victory over the St. Louis Blues, following the team’s morning skate in Dallas. Lyon has returned to Buffalo for further evaluation and is expected to “miss a bit of time,” according to Ruff.

The injury comes at a critical juncture for the Sabres, as Lyon has been instrumental in their recent success. During Buffalo’s current nine-game winning streak, Lyon has started seven and played a pivotal role in them, posting a stellar 7-0-0 record with a 2.12 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage.

In response, the Sabres will activate Colten Ellis from injured reserve. Ellis has been practicing fully and recovering from a concussion he suffered on Dec. 9.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is now set to assume the No. 1 goaltending role. Luukkonen has already contributed to the winning streak with impressive performances against the New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins, allowing just 1.00 goals against with a .960 save percentage in those two games.

Despite the injury setback, the Sabres hold the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with a .579 points percentage. The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals trail close behind at .577, with Washington holding the eighth and final spot via tiebreaker.

Tonight, the Sabres face a tough test against the Dallas Stars, who boast a .731 points percentage and rank second in the NHL. The Stars possess a potent offense led by Jason Robertson, currently fifth in the league with 23 goals. Their goaltending tandem of Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith provides solid options in net, with DeSmith expected to start tonight.

Tune in to WGR Sports Radio 550 for pregame coverage starting at 7 p.m. with Brian Koziol and [mention author name].

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