History of Alex Lyon (ice hockey) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 11, 2026

Alexander Augustus Lyon is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL. He gained recognition playing college hockey for the Yale Bulldogs in the ECAC. He is known for his skills as a goaltender in professional ice hockey.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1976: Previous Sabres Record for Consecutive Wins Set

In 1976, Gerry Desjardins set the previous Sabres record for consecutive wins, which was broken by Lyon on January 29, 2026.

December 9, 1992: Alexander Lyon Born

On December 9, 1992, Alexander Augustus Lyon was born in Baudette, Minnesota.

2000: Moved back to mainland Minnesota, started playing hockey

In 2000, the Lyon family moved back to mainland Minnesota from an island in Lake of the Woods. It was at this time that Alex Lyon began playing ice hockey.

2009: Played as goaltender for Lake of the Woods High School

In 2009, during his senior year, Lyon played as the goaltender for all 26 games for Lake of the Woods High School, achieving a .948 save percentage.

2014: Named Ivy League co-Rookie of the Year

In 2014, while at Yale University, Lyon was named Ivy League co-Rookie of the Year. He also received the J. Murray Murdoch Award as Yale's Most Valuable Player.

2015: Repeated as Ken Dryden Award recipient

In 2015, Lyon repeated as Ken Dryden Award recipient and also landed spots on the All-ECAC First Team, the All-Ivy League First Team and the All-New England First Team for the second straight year.

2015: Won bronze at the World Championship

In 2015, Lyon won bronze with the United States national team at the World Championship, participating in one game during the tournament.

April 5, 2016: Signed with the Philadelphia Flyers

On April 5, 2016, Lyon signed an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL), forgoing his senior season at Yale.

February 1, 2018: First NHL start

On February 1, 2018, Lyon made his first NHL start, which resulted in a 4–3 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

February 18, 2018: First NHL Win

On February 18, 2018, Lyon recorded his first NHL win with the Flyers after replacing an injured Michal Neuvirth. Lyon saved 25 of 26 shots by the New York Rangers in a 7–4 victory.

March 22, 2018: Last NHL Win Before February 1, 2020

March 22, 2018 was the date of Lyon's previous NHL win before his win on February 1, 2020.

May 9, 2018: Played in the Longest AHL Game

On May 9, 2018, Lyon saved 94 of 95 shots in a playoff win over the Charlotte Checkers, which lasted 146 minutes 48 seconds, making it the longest game in AHL history. The Phantoms won 2–1 in the fifth overtime.

November 5, 2018: Recalled to Philadelphia

On November 5, 2018, Lyon was recalled to Philadelphia following an injury to Michal Neuvirth.

January 15, 2020: Recalled to NHL

On January 15, 2020, the Flyers recalled Lyon to the NHL following an injury to Carter Hart.

February 1, 2020: Recorded First NHL Win Since March 22, 2018

On February 1, 2020, Lyon recorded his first NHL win since March 22, 2018.

2020: Left Flyers as free agent

Following the 2020-21 season, his fifth within the Philadelphia Flyers organization, Lyon left as a free agent.

July 30, 2021: Signed with the Carolina Hurricanes

On July 30, 2021, Lyon signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

July 13, 2022: Signed with the Florida Panthers

On July 13, 2022, Lyon signed a two-way free agent contract with the Florida Panthers.

2022: Suspended After Calder Cup Win

In 2022, after completing a 28-save shutout to give the Chicago Wolves the Calder Cup, Lyon was suspended for two games because he flipped double birds as celebratory photos were being taken.

July 1, 2023: Signed with the Detroit Red Wings

On July 1, 2023, Lyon signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings for $1.8 million.

2023: Played in Stanley Cup playoffs

In 2023, Lyon started the opening games of the Panthers' first round playoff series against the Boston Bruins and served as backup goaltender during the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.