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How NHL’s salary boom affects Blackhawks’ negotiations with 2027 restricted free agents ( Sun-Times )
Korchinski is growing confidence, but Jeff Blashill’s trust is a work in progress ( Athletic )
RECAPS: Sabres 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times )
Raucous reception awaits Kane in Blackhawks’ home opener Tuesday, even if it’s “unknown” to him ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Mammoth 6, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH )...
The Chicago Blackhawks fall to 0-3-0 on the season after losing to the Buffalo Sabres. Anton Frondell recorded two assists for the Blackhawks.
The post The Chicago Blackhawks Blow Early Lead to Sabres in 4-3 Loss appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their season-opening road trip 0-3-0. Saturday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, despite ending in a 4-3 loss, was the better game in terms of effort…
Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal with 6:40 left in a 4-3 home-opener win over Chicago, his first regular-season tally in nearly a year after missing most of last season with a blood clot.
The post Jiri Kulich Returns From Blood Clot Scare and Scores Sabres Winner in Home Opener appeared first on Terez Owens .
The Chicago Blackhawks trotted into Buffalo to play the Sabres after losing 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights and getting embarrassed by the Utah Mammoth, dropping the game 6-0. The…
BUFFALO – In the end, Patrick Kane signed with Chicago, choosing to return to the city where he’s a legend to help lead the Blackhawks back to glory.
The Sabres, Kane explained prior to Saturday’s game in KeyBank Center, aggressively pursued his services. When free agency opened July 1, one of the first calls he received was from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.
“It was tough,” the South Buffalo native said of his decision. “It pretty ... Read the full article
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BUFFALO – The other guys, Sabres center Jiri Kulich noted, did the heavy lifting to create his first goal in 343 days, the late winner in Saturday’s thrilling 4-3 come-from-behind victory.
Seconds before he gave the Sabres their first lead in the home opener, Kulich misfired after center Tage Thompson sent him in alone on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight during a four-on-four.
“I was pretty pissed after the first one,” said Kulich, who was ... Read the full article
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The Chicago Blackhawks couldn’t hold onto a lead heading into the the third period, surrendering two unanswered goals in a 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
The Blackhawks struck first about eight minutes into the opening period. After taking a pass from Alex Vlasic, Ryan Donato cut through the slot before ripping a shot off the crossbar and past Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for the 1-0 lead.
DO NAT(o) try to stop him ‼️ pic.twitter.com/N6v2wWlQTq — Chicago Blackhawks...
The Chicago Blackhawks (0-3-0) had a prime opportunity to earn their first win of the 2026-27 regular season on Saturday, […]
The post Blackhawks Lose 4-3 To Sabres, Accrue No Points in Season-Opening Road Trip appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
The Chicago Blackhawks put together a much better effort in this game than their two previous contests. But they still need to clean things up defensively, and they collected yet another loss.
Head down to the comments to talk about Saturday’s game against the Sabres!
Game Preview
The Buffalo Sabres return to KeyBank Center Saturday night for their 2026-27 home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks, with both teams seeking their first win of the young NHL season. Buffalo will celebrate last season’s breakthrough before the puck drops,…
Going into the Blackhawks third game of the season against the Sabres, there are two things to note: what they can learn from the Sabres, and what they can control.
Chicago acquired Byram from Buffalo via trade in June.
The Chicago Blackhawks look to salvage something from their season-opening road trip when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
After what happened on Thursday night in Utah, something is setting the bar pretty low.
The Sabres also aren’t off to a great start, either, having lost 6-3 on the road to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, although there were at least some positives for Buffalo after a terrible first period. Twice the Sabres cut the deficit to one in the seco...
Bowen Byram will miss his return to Buffalo.
BUFFALO – Bowen Byram’s first game here as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks will have to wait until next season.
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Byram, 25, is attending to a personal matter and will miss tonight’s game against the Sabres at KeyBank Center.
The Sabres traded Byram , who wanted an opportunity to become a No. 1 defenseman, to Chicago on June 23 in a blockbuster deal that brought the fourth overall pick ... Read the full article
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The Chicago Blackhawks (0-2-0) season-opening three-game road trip concludes Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres (0-1-0) at KeyBank Center. The game […]
The post Blackhawks vs. Sabres: Byram Out, Korchinski’s Debut, Projected Lineups, & Watch appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
No update on Aleksander Barkov yet. Jake Sanderson is expected to play tonight. Matt Duchene to the LTIR, and Mathew Barzal isn't practicing yet.
No update on Aleksander Barkov yet. Jake Sanderson is expected to play tonight. Matt Duchene to the LTIR, and Mathew Barzal isn't practicing yet.
BUFFALO – Friendly reminder, gang, while Seth Appert is the assistant coach in charge of the Sabres’ power play, it’s Lindy Ruff’s show. He’s the head coach.
Oh, and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posted a .909 save percentage last season. Yes, the Finn struggled at times in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But he still enjoyed a strong campaign.
Why do these things bear repeating just one game into the season? Well, the Sabres lost Thursday’s opener ... Read the full article
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The Buffalo Sabres opened their season on the road in Columbus and came away with a 6–3 loss. It wasn’t the start they were hoping for, but that’s why all…
BUFFALO – Naturally, newcomer Olen Zellweger , the Sabres’ biggest offseason acquisition, wanted to play in Thursday’s season opener in Columbus.
But just nine days had passed since Zellweger, 23, suffered a concussion in a preseason game. While he was feeling better, he did not want to rush back.
So the defenseman decided to wait two more days. He returned to practice today and is expected to made his debut in Saturday’s home opener against ... Read the full article
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Zellweger entered concussion protocol during training camp, and is ready to play his first game for Buffalo.
The 2026-27 season is here for the Buffalo Sabres, beginning with a game on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Both teams have something to prove, though for entirely…