Sabres' Alex Tuch records 4th career hat trick in win over Kings

Tuch's 22 goals this season lead the surging Buffalo squad to a 4-1 victory.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Alex Tuch recorded his fourth career hat trick, scoring three goals to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Goaltender Alex Lyon made a season-high 37 saves for his 10th consecutive victory, breaking the franchise record set by Gerry Desjardins.

Why it matters

Tuch's performance continues the Sabres' strong season, as they continue to surge up the standings. The win over the Kings, a Western Conference contender, demonstrates the Sabres' ability to compete with top teams in the league.

The details

Tuch scored three goals to lead the Sabres to victory, pushing his season total to 22 goals. Goaltender Alex Lyon made 37 saves, the most he's had in a game this season, to earn his 10th consecutive win, breaking the franchise record.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Alex Tuch

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who recorded his fourth career hat trick in the game.

Alex Lyon

The Sabres' goaltender who made a season-high 37 saves and earned his 10th consecutive win, breaking the franchise record.

Gerry Desjardins

The previous holder of the Sabres' franchise record for most consecutive wins by a goaltender.

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The takeaway

Tuch's hat trick performance and Lyon's record-breaking goaltending effort demonstrate the Sabres' depth and ability to win games against top opponents, positioning them well for a potential playoff push.