Sabres' Post-Game Report: Sabres Win First Game Of Year In Comeback Victory Over Hawks, But There's Still Reason To Worry About Buffalo's Netminding

TRENDINGNFL Week 4 updatesPadres-Brewers updatesAces in 0-1 holeAP Top 25NLDS, ALDS resultsStory byStory bySabres' Post-Game Report: Sabres Win First Game Of Year In Comeback Victory Over Hawks, But There's Still Reason To Worry About Buffalo's NetmindingTimothy T. Ludwig. Imagn ImagesAdam ProteauSun, October 4, 2026 at 11:49 PM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSabres' 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 SabresJiri 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 PressBlackhawks Collapse In Buffalo Home Opener LossThe Chicago Blackhawks blew a two-goal lead against the Buffalo Sabres, falling 4-3 in a frustrating home opener that highlights major defensive gaps.Gameday ChitownAdvertisementAdvertisementBlackhawks 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 BlackhawksKulich Caps Off Long Road Back With Game-Winner In Sabres Home OpenerBuffalo with a 4-3 comeback victory over Chicago on SaturdayThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSabres' Jiri Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues by scoring game-winner against Chicago(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 PressChicago 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 TribuneBuffalo Sabres Vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Lineups And Game NotesSabres are hoping to bounce back from the season-opening loss to ColumbusThe 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 NowBlackhawks 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 BlackhawksByram 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 SabresBlackhawks Can’t Keep Leaving Their Goalies Out To DryThe Chicago Blackhawks have left thier goalies out to dry in every game they've played so far, and it must not continue.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksJack’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 NowChicago 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 TribuneHawks Hits: Slight Progress, Blashill’s Comments, Vlasic & Frondell Bright SpotsWith one of the most grotesque full-team performances in recent memory in Utah on Thursday, it wasn’t going to take […] The post Hawks Hits: Slight Progress, Blashill’s Comments, Vlasic & Frondell Bright Spots appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .Chicago Hockey NowBowen Byram Reveals The Real Reason He Skips Buffalo ReturnBowen Byram sits out his Buffalo return due to family matters. See how the Blackhawks adjust their lineup for the road trip finale.Gameday ChitownBlackhawks 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 NowBlackhawks share Bowen Byram’s status ahead of Sabres gameDefenseman will miss his return to Buffalo.The Big LeadBlackhawks Forward Anton Frondell Showed Off The Goods In BuffaloThe Chicago Blackhawks played another poor game in Buffalo, but Anton Frondell had a wonderful game.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksHow 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