The Sabres knew the Blackhawks had an early morning flight because of the NHL’s travel restrictions during the holiday break. That left an already beatable team more prone to start slow. Buffalo took advantage with a 12-4 advantage in scoring chances in the first period, according to Natural Stat Trick.

A win is a win.' Islanders head coach Patrick Roy discussed his team's 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks by saying "A win is a win." Roy

Alex Tuch scored a hat trick for the Buffalo Sabres in a 6-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn each had a goal and an assist in the first period.

The Buffalo Sabres are talking trade as they look to shake up their roster. But Buffalo has found much better luck on the ice. After snapping their 13-game losing streak against the New York Islanders,

Alex Tuch's third career hat trick led the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-2 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.