The Sabres' Alex Lyon made 37 saves, securing his 10th straight win and setting a new franchise record for Buffalo. Lyon, previously tied with Gerry Desjardins, now joins the likes of Ryan Miller and Dominik Hasek in the Sabres' history books. Lyon expressed his gratitude for the achievement, emphasizing the team's success over individual glory. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff praised Lyon's hard work and dedication, highlighting his remarkable run since the start of camp. Alex Tuch had a hat trick, contributing to the Sabres' 4-1 victory over the Kings. Jack Quinn and Ryan McLeod also had assists, extending the Sabres' winning streak to five games and 20 of their past 24 games. Tuch's confidence and the team's commitment to improvement were key factors in their success. The Kings, led by Adrian Kempe and Darcy Kuemper, had their six-game point streak interrupted, with Kempe extending his point streak to five games. Despite the loss, the Kings' coach, Jim Hiller, praised their performance, especially in the second period. Tuch's power play goal and Mattias Samuelsson's slap shot were pivotal in the Sabres' win. Tuch completed his hat trick with an empty-net goal, showcasing the team's resilience and determination. Notes include Kempe's impressive point streak, Brandt Clarke's achievement as the seventh defenseman with multiple 20-assist seasons before their 23rd birthday, Lyon's place in NHL history, and Ruff's milestone as the second-most coached games with a single team behind Al Arbour.
