Sabres Seek to Extend Streak Against Slumping Blackhawks

The Buffalo Sabres (8-7-3) were scheduled to visit the Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. ET at United Center. The game was listed on MSG-B and CHSN, with ESPN+ also available. Chicago had lost six straight and gone 1-8-1 over its previous 10 games, while Buffalo had won the teams’ earlier meeting 4-3 and seven consecutive matchups overall, outscoring Chicago 34-13 in that run. Tage Thompson, Zach Benson and Jack Quinn had been productive recently for Buffalo, while Connor Bedard led Chicago’s offense over its previous 10 games. Spencer Knight was expected to start for Chicago, and Patrick Kane could return from an upper-body injury pending confirmation.