Detroit Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon is out of the World Championships in Czechia after suffering an injury in USA’s 6-1 win against Germany Saturday. Lyon was scheduled to fly back to the United States today, according to USA Hockey.
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Team USA evened its record at the IIHF World Championships Saturday, beating Germany 6-1 at Ostrava Arena. The Americans are 1-1 going into Monday’s game with Slovakia.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon appreciated every one of teammate Lucas Raymond’s goals this season until he scored one against him at the World Championships in Czechia Friday.
The IIHF Men’s World Championship in Czechia is full of NHL stars this year – but there’s also an abundance of top prospects to choose from. That’s what makes this tournament fun – the wide variety of players from all over the world coming together to chase gold.
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and goalie Alex Lyon were two of the 15 players named to USA’s preliminary roster for the World Championships. Larkin will be joined up front by Ottawa’s Brady Tkachuk, Columbus’ Johnny Gaudreau and Montreal’s Cole Caufield among others.
Despite the Detroit Red Wings late-season slump and subsequent missing the playoffs, for a franchise record eighth consecutive season, general manager Steve Yzerman says the team made positive strides.
The Islanders clinched their fifth playoff appearance in the last six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Devils Monday night at the Prudential Center.
SUNRISE — A couple of Lyon King signs, the ones which celebrated Detroit Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon when he backstopped the Florida Panthers to the playoffs at this time last year, remain inside the arena to this day.
The Florida Panthers were able to clinch a spot in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday night thanks to the Detroit Red Wings. Even though the Panthers lost 3-2 to the Islanders, Detroit’s 4-0 loss in Raleigh to the Hurricanes was enough for Florida to punch its ticket.
Other than the final outcome, there was plenty to like about the performance of the Detroit Red Wings in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to the Nashville Predators.
Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde knows Alex Lyon will be his goalie Saturday against the Nashville Predators. But he can’t possibly be sure who will be in net if his team qualifies for the playoffs.
There’s a lot to unpack following the latest Detroit Red Wings setback. Some of it puzzling, much of it alarming. A 6-3 loss to the Penguins in Pittsburgh on Sunday was Detroit’s eight defeat in the past nine games.
The Detroit Red Wings don’t have to say a word because the numbers can scream for themselves. An 0-4 road road trip. Six consecutive losses overall. Outscored 32-11.
With a six-game winning streak heading into Thursday's home game against the New York Islanders, the surging Detroit Red Wings have stirred Stanley Cup dreams among fans. One player is attempting to bump the breaks amid the excitement.