Sabres F Kulich returns from blood clot issues, nets winner

Nearly a year of worries of whether he was ever going to play again, while he recovered from a blood clot issue, washed away as Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal with 6:40 left to secure a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights

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Jiri Kulich scores go-ahead goal, Sabres rally to beat the Blackhawks 4-3

— 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.

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Blackhawks' Bowen Byram to miss Buffalo return

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram will miss Saturday's game against the Sabres due to a family matter. Byram was set to make his first return to Buffalo since being traded to Chicago in June.

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NHL Tonight: Stats, betting info and storylines for Saturday's 13-game slate

Only six teams have the night off. Here's what you need to know for the 26 who are hitting the ice.

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Sabres play the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup

Chicago Blackhawks (0-2, in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (0-1, in the Atlantic Division)

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NHL tonight: What to watch as 10 more teams make their season debuts

Here's what you need to know for the matchups this evening, plus stat leaders and more.

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A guide to NHL goalie masks for the 2026-27 season

Here's a look at the notable goalie mask designs across the NHL for the upcoming season.

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