Sabres replace netminder Lyon after three early goals in Game 6 against Canadiens

MONTREAL — The goaltending carousel for the Buffalo Sabres continued in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night at Bell Centre.

Starter Alex Lyon was pulled 10:14 into the first period after allowing three goals on four shots.

The 33-year-old started the first three games of the best-of-seven series against Montreal before ceding the net to Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen for Games 4 and 5.

Lyon entered the night with a .917 save percentage and 2.25 goals-against average in nine appearances this post-season.

The Baudette, Minn., native first entered in relief of Luukkonen in Game 2 of Buffalo’s first-round series against the Boston Bruins, starting seven consecutive playoff games.

The Canadiens lead the Sabres 3-2 in the best-of-seven matchup and could advance to the Eastern Conference final with a win, where they would play the Carolina Hurricanes.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2026.

Jordan Stoopler, The Canadian Press