Goalie Alex Lyon, recalled from the AHL's Phantoms last week, is expected to make his first NHL start of the season Wednesday as the Flyers try to end a three-game losing streak when they play the surging Sabres in Buffalo.
Cal Pickard, who has a 4.60 goals-against average and .852 save percentage, is coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to Tampa Bay, so Lyon will probably get a chance against the Sabres.
Coach Dave Hakstol would not announce his goalie, but Lyon left the ice first at Tuesday's practice in Voorhees, usually an indication he will start the next night.