BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Frank Nazar #91 of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts to a goal scored by Jiri Kulich #20 of the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of their NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Jiri Kulich #20 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of their NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Olen Zellweger #8 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of their NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Jiri Kulich #20 of the Buffalo Sabres defends against Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of their NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Artyom Levshunov #55 of the Chicago Blackhawks loses his balance while skating against Zach Benson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of their NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Louis Crevier #46 of the Buffalo Sabres delivers a check to Artyom Levshunov #55 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of their NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Jiri Kulich #20 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of their NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal with Peyton Krebs #19 of the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of their NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)