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The Buffalo Sabres, navigating the early months of the 2026-27 NHL season without key netminder Alex Lyon, are set to welcome him back to the lineup following a preseason shoulder injury. Lyon, who contributed significantly to the Sabres' playoff successes last year, including a pivotal win in their first playoff series victory in nearly two decades, will rejoin a team currently relying on the goaltending duo of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Colton Ellis. This tandem has maintained a competitive edge, positioning Buffalo in a promising spot within a fiercely contested Atlantic Division. Lyon's previous season performance was stellar, boasting a personal best with 20 wins, a goals-against average of 2.77, and three shutouts, all of which were instrumental in ending the Sabres' playoff drought which dated back to the 2010-11 season. Though Lyon ultimately ceded the starter role back to Luukkonen during the playoffs, his return is highly anticipated as the Sabres strive to build upon last season’s achievements. On the other side, rookie Konsta Helenius, suffering from an upper-body injury since October 27, has been placed on injured reserve. The young forward had begun making an impact with 11 appearances under his belt, capturing a goal and three points. His absence creates a void in the lineup, yet with Lyon’s activation, the Sabres are poised to strengthen their defensive and offensive strategies alike. Currently standing sixth in the Atlantic Division, with a close eye on the Wild Card race, the Buffalo Sabres prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. A successful integration of Lyon could mark a resurgence, rekindling their playoff aspirations amidst a challenging Eastern Conference landscape.