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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) \u2014 Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle.<\/p>\n

Coach Lindy Ruff provided the update on Thursday, a day after Lyon was hurt during the team’s pre-game skate ahead of Buffalo’s 5-3 win at the New York Rangers<\/a>. Ruff said the initial prognosis is the goalie missing a week, while adding there is a chance he won’t be available for the start of the playoffs, which are scheduled to open April 18-19.<\/p>\n

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