G Alex Lyon, rising Panthers take on Capitals

It's not possible to give a team-MVP award to a player who has played in just 12 games this entire season.

Or is it?

Third-string goalie Alex Lyon, who has led the Florida Panthers to five straight wins, has played a large role in the team's resurgence as they try to lock up a playoff spot. And he is expected to be in the nets again on Saturday against the host Washington Capitals.

After having the NHL's best regular-s