Sabres’ Lyon Sets Franchise Record in Victory Over Kings

Casey Halston

Published: January 31, 2026 9:01 PM ET

Sabres’ Lyon Sets Franchise Record in Victory Over Kings

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch delivered an outstanding performance, leading his team to a 4-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. This match took place on a Thursday night in Buffalo, New York. Tuch achieved his fourth career hat trick, bringing his season total to 22 goals.

Franchise Record Set by Alex Lyon

Goalie Alex Lyon made a remarkable 37 saves, marking his 10th consecutive victory. This achievement has now set a new franchise record, surpassing the previous mark set by Gerry Desjardins in December 1976. Lyon’s impressive streak has significantly contributed to the Sabres’ success this season.

Game Highlights

First Period: Tuch opened the scoring with a power play goal at 7:14, which deflected off Cody Ceci’s skate.
Second Period: Tuch scored again, deflecting Bowen Byram’s shot at 6:29, extending the lead to 3-0.
Final Goals: Mattias Samuelsson added a second goal for the Sabres, while Adrian Kempe scored for the Kings on a power play at 5:11 of the second period.
Tuch secured his hat trick with an empty-net goal in the last minute of the game.

This victory marked the Sabres’ 20th win in just 24 games, underscoring their strong performance this season. Meanwhile, the Kings, despite the loss, had been on a three-game winning streak and had earned points in six consecutive matches before this game.