Lyon Wins Despite Allowing Four: A Roller Coaster Performance
In a true rollercoaster performance, Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon secured a 5-4 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night, despite allowing four goals on just 21 shots. The game was a microcosm of Lyon’s turbulent 2022-23 season, where he has showcased flashes of brilliance intertwined with stretches of inconsistency.
Lyon’s night began on a shaky note, as the Canadiens peppered him with shots early on. Despite facing a relatively modest 21 shots, Lyon struggled to maintain his composure, allowing four pucks to find their way past him.