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Blackhawks vs.
Sabres
Chicago hosts Buffalo Sabres at United Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Home matchupCHIVSBUF
CHIVSBUF8:00 PM ET
United Center
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WhenThu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM ET
WhereUnited Center
OpponentBuffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Chicago hosts Buffalo Sabres at United Center. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · CHSN. Next up: vs. Winnipeg Jets on November 14.
The question to watch
How do the Blackhawks match up with Sabres at puck drop?
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Chicago hosts Buffalo Sabres. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| BUF | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.67 | 4.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.7 | 30.6 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 64.5 | 74.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 11 | 7 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.00 | 2.33 |
Leaders
- CHI · GoalsFrank Nazar · 3
- CHI · AssistsAnton Frondell · 5
- CHI · PointsAnton Frondell · 6
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
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