Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres

1-1-0 - 4th in Atlantic Division
Sabres F Kulich returns from blood clot issues, nets winner 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.

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

Blackhawks' Bowen Byram to miss Buffalo return 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.

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

Knies has 2 goals and an assist in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 6-3 Knies has 2 goals and an assist in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 6-3

— Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist in his Columbus debut and the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night for their first season-opening victory in five years.

Fantasy hockey schedule hacks: Add more Bruins and Hurricanes to your team Fantasy hockey schedule hacks: Add more Bruins and Hurricanes to your team

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Sabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to a 4-year, $16M extension Sabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to a 4-year, $16M extension

- The Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Louis Crevier to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million, the team announced Thursday.

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

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Goals

    Jack Quinn
  • Assists

    Owen Power
  • Points

    Owen Power
  • Defense

    • Save Percentage

      Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
    • Wins

      Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen