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Blackhawks vs Sabres

Final · Sat Oct 3 · 7:00 PM ET · KeyBank Center

Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawks
3
FinalOct 3, 2026
Buffalo SabresSabres
4
TVCHSNMSGBStreamESPN+

Recap

The Buffalo Sabres edged the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 at KeyBank Center on Oct 3, 2026.

The Sabres came back from 2 goals down, trailing 2-0 in the first period. The go-ahead score came with 13:20 left in the third period: Jiri Kulich Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Owen Power (3), Tage Thompson (1).

Kalshi had the Sabres at 68% and Polymarket at 68% to win before puck drop. Among the public, 87% of moneyline bets and 82% of the money were on the Sabres.

Score by period

Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres, score by period
Team123T
CHI2103
BUF1124

Scoring plays

First Period

  1. CHIGoal · 7:59Ryan Donato Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Alex Vlasic (1), Nick Lardis (1)1-0
  2. CHIGoal · 11:24Tyler Bertuzzi Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Anton Frondell (1), Teuvo Teravainen (1)2-0
  3. BUFGoal · 16:24Jack Quinn Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Zach Metsa (1)2-1

Second Period

  1. BUFGoal · 5:41Tage Thompson Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Louis Crevier (1), Josh Norris (1)2-2
  2. CHIGoal · 18:18Oliver Moore Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Anton Frondell (2), Alex Vlasic (2)3-2

Third Period

  1. BUFGoal · 6:10Rasmus Dahlin Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Peyton Krebs (1), Mattias Samuelsson (1)3-3
  2. BUFGoal · 13:20Jiri Kulich Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Owen Power (3), Tage Thompson (1)3-4

Team stats

CHIBUF
Shots
15
28
Power Play Goals
0
0
Faceoff Win Percent
47.5
52.5
Hits
18
29
Blocked Shots
11
8
Penalty Minutes
6
4

Top performers

Chicago BlackhawksBuffalo Sabres

Goals

Tyler Bertuzzi1
Tage Thompson1

Assists

Alex Vlasic2
Tage Thompson1

Points

Alex Vlasic2
Tage Thompson2

Betting splits at puck drop

Consensus
MoneylineCHI · BUF
Bets13%87%
Money18%82%
Puck lineCHI · BUF
Bets24%76%
Money4%96%
Total O/UOver · Under
Bets55%45%
Money75%25%

Scores and stats: ESPN. Prediction-market prices: Kalshi and Polymarket. Betting splits: a consensus across several sportsbooks. Odds change constantly: confirm the price at the book. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Game details updated Oct 3, 10:39 PM ET. How game pages are made