Home / Sports / Sabres Rally Past Blackhawks with Third-Period Surge
Sabres Rally Past Blackhawks with Third-Period Surge
4 Oct
Summary
- Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal in the third period.
- Tage Thompson contributed a goal and an assist for Buffalo.
- The Blackhawks lost their third consecutive game.
The Buffalo Sabres secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, powered by a strong third-period rally. Jiri Kulich netted the game-winning goal, his first since October 24, 2025, after returning to play this season following a blood clot that ended his previous one prematurely.
Chicago had taken an early lead with goals from Ryan Donato and Tyler Bertuzzi. Buffalo fought back, with Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson scoring to tie the game. Oliver Moore briefly put the Blackhawks back in front, but the Sabres responded decisively in the final period.
Rasmus Dahlin tied the game at 3-3 early in the third, setting the stage for Kulich's eventual game-winner. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 12 saves for the Sabres, who improved to 1-1-0. The Blackhawks, now 0-3-0, were unable to hold their lead despite 24 saves from Spencer Knight.
