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Here comes a Lion roaring into the Flyers Skate Zone, as Alex Lyon continues to prepare and gets ready just in case his number gets called for the upcoming playoff run, “One thing I’ve tried to stress a lot in this time is just use it as an opportunity to get better,” Lyon said, “Not necessarily look at it as trying to stay status quo or find my game, I’m just trying to get better. I think that takes care of a lot of those feelings. It’s just been a productive time so far.”
Lyon won’t kill you with his stats, but he plays a simple game and gets results, “Having this training camp and we’ve obviously had quite a few guys here for quite a while has been helpful in terms of knowing a routine and knowing what to expect with the testing and protocols,” Lyon said, “It’s been a really helpful time for us. In terms of the overall experience, I’m not really sure what to expect. I heard AV talking a little bit before I got on, I think it’s going to be imperative that guys stay focused. I think it’s going to be difficult to hone into that hockey feeling in the middle of July, but just going to kind of take it day by day.”
He will be a reserve player when the hockey season reconvenes in case an injury occurs to star netminder Carter Hart, or backup Brian Elliott. Lyon has proven throughout his career that he can handle the rigors of a playoff game. For instance, a 94 save performance in a 2-1 overtime victory against the Charlotte Checkers on May, 10, 2018, while Lyon was a member of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
The 27-year-old netminder in Lyon produced solid numbers this season for the Phantoms, as he has compiled a 2.69 GAA, and a .913 Save Percentage in 32 games played. Is he flashy? No, but Lyon gets the job done, and he remains a true professional in the process as he loves Nolan Patrick, “Nolan is an amazing player. He’s got so much talent, it’s insane. It’s always cool to be around him. Just witness his skill, like I’m impressed with G, Coots, and Jake you go down list. The number two overall player, it’s great.”
Lyon always appears to have the Flyers backs when called upon, “”It definitely presents a unique set of circumstances,” Lyon said, “Honestly I think more than anything I’m just super blessed that I have ice to practice on and a gym to work out in and have all these resources at my disposal at this time. Because it’s difficult for guys who aren’t in the facility right now to really take care of all those things and have all those resources at their hands. To be able to be here, training and just have all that built in as well as getting shots from NHL guys, I wouldn’t be able to get that anywhere else. From that perspective, I’m pretty lucky.” Lyon appeared in three games for the Flyers this season, while compiling a 3.55 GAA, and a .890 Save Percentage. This was good enough for a 1-1 record, not flashy but he got the job done when Hart was hurt. His best performance with the orange and black came against the Colorado Avalanche on February 1, 2020, in a 6-3 Flyers victory. With the win, it just so happened to be Lyon’s fifth career NHL victory. The Flyers moved into the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference, and were just one point out of third place at the time.
This 27-year-old netminder in Lyon, roared in like a lion for the Flyers, and remained a true professional in the process. Most fans appreciate what he brings to the table. Lyon brings playoff experience, has proven he is reliable, and gets the job done. Phantoms fans love him for good reason, he’s a class act, and always has his teammates backs. Lyon could become a vital part to the Flyers playoff success if he is called upon to do so, and he feels great, “It was great honestly,” Lyon said, “I personally have a tendency at times to put too much pressure on myself. To be in a situation where I can’t expect anything in terms of the way things usually work, you can throw all that out the window. For me, it’s been a good learning lesson and perspective. Just got to take it day by day. For me to get back to that, it gave me a really good opportunity to get into shape. I feel I came back in really good shape. I wasn’t sure how good of shape I would be in because you aren’t really working out with anybody. I’m feeling great about my body. The break was really a huge positive for me.”
