Sabres' Jiri Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues by scoring game-winner against Chicago

TRENDINGCFB Week 5 live updatesNFL Week 4 injury trackerWNBA semifinals previewMLB Division Series previewValkyries take down WingsStory byStory bySabres' Jiri Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues by scoring game-winner against ChicagoThe Associated PressSun, October 4, 2026 at 4:33 AM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesJiri Kulich scores go-ahead goal, Sabres rally to beat the Blackhawks 4-3(AP) — Jiri Kulich scored with 6:40 left and the Sabres overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in Buffalo’s home-opener on Saturday night.For Kulich, the goal was his first in nearly a calendar year, and after the 22-year-old missed the final 70 games of last season due to blood clot issues.Associated PressSabres' Jiri Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues by scoring game-winner against Chicago(AP) — Nearly a year of worries of whether he was ever going to play again joyously washed away as Sabres forward Jiri Kulich punched the air, pounded the glass and let out a big roar before being joined by his teammates.The celebration took on even larger meaning beyond Kulich scoring the go-ahead goal with 6:40 left to secure a 4-3 win over Chicago in which Buffalo rallied from a two-goal deficit in its home opener on Saturday night.Associated PressBlackhawks Find A Way To Lose Again, Fall To Sabres 4-3The Chicago Blackhawks fell to 0-3-0 to start the season ahead of Tuesday night's home opener.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksAdvertisementAdvertisementBuffalo Sabres Vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Lineups And Game NotesSabres are hoping to bounce back from the season-opening loss to ColumbusThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSabres' Post-Game Report: Buffalo's Goaltending Was A Reason Why Sabres Lost To Blue Jackets – But It Wasn't The Only ReasonThe Buffalo Sabres lost 6-3 to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, and at THN.com, we're analyzing each Sabres game the day after it is played. We're starting the series with this file – a breakdown of Columbus' thorough drubbing of the Sabres. How did Buffalo lose their first game of 2026-27?The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSpecial Team Struggles Lead To Sabres Loss In Season OpenerColumbus wins 6-3 over Buffalo at Nationwide Arena on ThursdayThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresBlackhawks Lose 4-3 To Sabres, Accrue No Points in Season-Opening Road TripThe 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 .Chicago Hockey NowByram Not Playing For Hawks In Sabres Home Opener, Ex-Sabres UpdateFormer Sabre blueliner did not practice and will not play due to a family matterThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresChicago Blackhawks give up 3rd-period lead in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres, capping an ugly opening tripBUFFALO, N.Y. — Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram wasn’t present for his Buffalo Sabres homecoming Saturday night, but forwards Patrick Kane and Jordan Greenway were in the lineup for the finale of a season-opening three-game trip. Greenway, who played in Buffalo for the last three-plus seasons, received a brief but warm cheer from fans in his return to the KeyBank Center. Kane, not so ...Chicago TribuneZellweger Clears Protocol, Practices And Will Play In Home OpenerSabres defenseman was injured on a hit by Columbus defenseman Carson Soucy during the preseasonThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresJack’s Daily: Blackhawks in Buffalo, Roobroeck Milestone; Fans Boo LarkinThe Chicago Blackhawks’ season-opening three-game road trip rolls into another city and yet another time zone. After two dreadful defeats […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks in Buffalo, Roobroeck Milestone; Fans Boo Larkin appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowHalliday's Third Period Goal Lifts Senators To Season-Opening 3-2 Win In TorontoNew captain (and Dad) Thomas Chabot had two points in a 3-2 win over Toronto, but a concerning injury to star defenseman Jake Sanderson cast a shadow over a hard-fought win.The Hockey News - Ottawa SenatorsBlackhawks Vs Sabres: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 3The Chicago Blackhawks are in Western New York to take on the Buffalo Sabres in their third game of the season.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawks vs. Sabres: Byram Out, Korchinski’s Debut, Projected Lineups, & WatchThe Chicago Blackhawks (0-2-0) season-opening three-game road trip wraps up Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres (0-1-0) at KeyBank Center. The […] The post Blackhawks vs. Sabres: Byram Out, Korchinski’s Debut, Projected Lineups, & Watch appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowAlex Tuch’s 2-goal debut sparks Capitals’ 5-2 win over Hurricanes(AP) — Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.Tuch joined the Capitals in an offseason trade after five seasons with Buffalo.Associated PressKnies To Meet You Columbus: Matthew Knies Comes Up Big In Blue Jackets Debut As Columbus Beats Buffalo In Season OpenerCole Sillinger(1), Matthew Knies(1-PPG,2), Adam Fantilli(1), Sean Monahan(1-PPG), and Mathieu Olivier(1-ENG) powered the Blue Jackets offense to a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Jet Greaves made 23 saves on 26 Sabres shots to secure his first win of the season.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsBuffalo Sabres Quickly Demote 29-Year-Old Defender Before Blackhawks GameOn Thursday, the Buffalo Sabres kicked off their 2026-27 season with an ugly 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.Now, the Sabres will be aiming to bounce back by picking up a victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.As the Sabres prepare for their game against Chicago, they have announced a roster move involving one […] The post Buffalo Sabres Quickly Demote 29-Year-Old Defender Before Blackhawks Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer Buffalo Sabres Star Has Great Debut With New TeamAlex Tuch is off to a great start with the Capitals.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresChicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway reminisce ahead of Buffalo return vs. SabresBUFFALO, N.Y. — Saturday marks the end of an early trip down memory lane for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not so much for the team but rather Cole Smith (Vegas), Ian Cole (Utah) and both Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway. The former Buffalo Sabres pair, who joined the Hawks via a June 23 trade, intended to make their return to KeyBank Center on Saturday. Greenway was in the lineup, but Byram was ...Chicago TribuneHow to watch Sabres vs Blackhawks: Buffalo home opener live stream, TV channelThe 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,…The Big Lead