Kane Nears Milestone as Top U.S.-Born NHL Scorer, Set to Surpass Modano

Casey Halston

Published: January 29, 2026 9:07 PM ET

The Buffalo Sabres are set to clash with the Los Angeles Kings at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are on impressive streaks as they head into this highly anticipated matchup.

Kane Nears Milestone as Top U.S.-Born NHL Scorer

Buffalo is currently enjoying a four-game winning streak, contributing to an impressive 19-3-1 record over their last 23 games. A standout performance from defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who will represent Team Sweden in the upcoming Olympics, propelled the team forward. He achieved a remarkable hat trick and added two assists in a recent match against the Maple Leafs.

Goalie Alex Lyon Aiming for Record

In addition to Dahlin’s success, goalie Alex Lyon is on the verge of breaking a nearly 50-year-old Sabres record. He boasts a nine-game winning streak, looking to surpass the Sabres’ mark set by Gerry Desjardins, who achieved a perfect 9-0-0 in the 1976-77 season.

Kings Pursuing Their Own Streak

The Los Angeles Kings enter this contest with a three-game winning streak. They have also managed an impressive six-game point streak, going 3-0-3 in that stretch. Forward Adrian Kempe stands out with four points from two goals and two assists in the last four games. Notably, he will also compete alongside Dahlin in Milan Cortina.

Upcoming Match Schedule

Tonight’s NHL schedule includes multiple exciting matchups:

Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins – 7 p.m. ET (NBCSP+, NESN, SNE)
Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo Sabres – 7 p.m. ET (FDSNW, MSG-B)
Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens – 7 p.m. ET (RDS, TSN2, ALT)
Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning – 7 p.m. ET (The Spot, TSN3)
Nashville Predators at New Jersey Devils – 7 p.m. ET (FDSNO, MSGSN)
New York Islanders at New York Rangers – 7 p.m. ET (MSGSN2, MSG)
Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins – 7 p.m. ET (CHSN, SN-PIT, SNO, SNE, TVAS)
Utah Mammoth at Carolina Hurricanes – 7 p.m. ET (FDSNSO, Utah 16)
Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings – 7:30 p.m. ET (HULU, ESPN+)
Florida Panthers at St. Louis Blues – 8 p.m. ET (FDSNMW, SCRIPPS)
Calgary Flames at Minnesota Wild – 8 p.m. ET (FDSNWI, FDSNNO, SNW)
San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers – 9 p.m. ET (SN1, NBCSCA)
Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks – 10 p.m. ET (SNP, KCOP-13, Victory+)
Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights – 10 p.m. ET (Victory+, SCRIPPS)
Toronto Maple Leafs at Seattle Kraken – 10 p.m. ET (HULU, ESPN+, SNO, TVAS)

With both teams performing well, fans should expect an exhilarating game tonight as Kane nears the milestone of becoming the top U.S.-born NHL scorer.