Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff was quick to defend Alex Lyon after a tough game, saying > "Lyon was good and tonight had nothing to do with Alex Lyon". The Sabres were handed their first road loss of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but Ruff was not willing to pin the blame on his goalie. The team's performance was lackluster, and Ruff acknowledged that they got too emotional during the game.
The Sabres were unable to capitalize on their scoring chances, and their defense was porous at times. The team will look to regroup and refocus for their next game. The KeyBank Center faithful are still confident in their team's abilities, despite the tough loss.
The Sabres will need to bounce back quickly if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs. The next game will be a crucial test for the team, and fans will be watching closely to see how they respond. Ruff's defense of Lyon is a sign that the coach has faith in his goalie, and he will continue to start him in goal.