Former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Alex Lyon is set to start in goal for the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Round 1 of the playoffs, marking the biggest accomplishment of his career. The decision to go with Lyon over former Flyer Sergei Bobrovsky came as a surprise, but the Panthers coaching staff has faith in Lyon.
Lyon played in 13 games for the Panthers this season, posting a 9-4-2 record with a .914 save percentage and an 11.02 goals saved above average. He has been a reliable backup for the team and now has the opportunity to prove himself on the biggest stage.
It will be interesting to see how Lyon performs under pressure against a strong Boston Bruins team. Regardless of the outcome, Lyon has already achieved a major milestone in his career and will be a key factor in the Panthers' playoff run.
