Alex Lyon — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Alex Lyon is an NHL goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres.
Player Overview
Undrafted veteran Alex Lyon is currently enjoying a standout season, posting a robust 13.0 GAR in his ninth professional year. The 33-year-old goaltender has demonstrated strong play in 36 games, earning a 20-10 record.
Lyon's current performance includes a 2.77 goals-against average and a 0.906 save percentage, supported by 7.1 goals saved above expected. This represents his peak GAR, highlighting his critical role in the crease.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 199 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 20-10-4 | 90.6% | 2.77 | 7.1 | 3 | 13.0 | 2.33 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Alex Lyon ranks in the 82th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 90.6% | 2.77 | 7.1 | 13.0 |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 89.6% | 2.81 | 1.6 | 5.8 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 21 | 18 | 90.4% | 3.05 | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 91.2% | 2.89 | 5.7 | 8.7 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 90.8% | 2.93 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 89.3% | 3.33 | -4.7 | -3.6 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 89.0% | 3.55 | -0.9 | -0.5 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80.6% | 5.08 | -3.7 | -3.5 |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 90.5% | 2.75 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alex Lyon has been worth 13.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 82nd percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +7.1 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.6% save percentage.
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.0 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Lyon's GAR this season?
Alex Lyon has been worth 13.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 82nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Alex Lyon's WAR this season?
Alex Lyon has been worth about 2.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 82nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Alex Lyon's GSAx this season?
Alex Lyon has saved +7.1 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Alex Lyon's goalie stats this season?
Alex Lyon has a 90.6% save percentage and a 2.77 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Alex Lyon a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Alex Lyon grades above average this season with 13.0 GAR, in the 82nd percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Alex Lyon's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Alex Lyon has accumulated 32.4 career GAR.