Alex Lyon — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Alex Lyon is an NHL goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres.
Player Overview
Undrafted veteran Alex Lyon has emerged as a strong presence in net for the Buffalo Sabres, particularly in his current season. Through 36 games, he posted a 20-10 record with a 0.906 save percentage and a 2.77 goals against average.
His performance is reflected in an impressive 13.0 GAR and 7.2 GSAx, showcasing his ability to significantly exceed expectations. Over his nine-season career, Lyon has played 149 games, recording 71 wins and a 0.903 career save percentage.
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 | 7.2 | 3 | 13.0 | 2.34 |
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 | 7.2 | 13.0 |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 89.6% | 2.81 | -0.6 | 3.7 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 21 | 18 | 90.4% | 3.05 | 0.6 | 8.6 |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 91.2% | 2.89 | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 90.8% | 2.93 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 89.3% | 3.33 | -2.4 | -1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 89.0% | 3.55 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80.6% | 5.08 | -3.7 | -3.5 |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 90.5% | 2.75 | 0.7 | 2.1 |
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 +7.2 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 GSAx this season?
Alex Lyon has saved +7.2 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.