Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks on Apr 13, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 5, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 5 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.07 | 2.65 |
| 2nd | Tage Thompson | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 17:31 | 0.44 | 2.64 |
| 3rd | Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:23 | 0.46 | 2.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:58 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Ilya Mikheyev | 4v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:02 | BUF | Josh Norris | Josh Doan | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:00 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:38 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Rasmus Dahlin, Logan Stanley | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 11:13 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Rasmus Dahlin, Jason Zucker | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 18:35 | BUF | Ryan McLeod | Zach Benson, Owen Power | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 16 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.01 | 1.93 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Hits | 20 | 8 |
| Blocks | 10 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 2 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.07 | 2.65 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 17:31 | 0.44 | 2.64 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:23 | 0.46 | 2.21 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:56 | 0.02 | 1.85 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.33 | 1.41 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:22 | 0.47 | 1.39 |
| Josh Norris | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:35 | 0.12 | 1.36 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.15 | 1.35 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.26 | 1.10 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:59 | 0.00 | 1.06 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.05 | 0.82 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.25 | 0.40 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.19 | 0.36 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.03 | 0.24 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.25 | 0.29 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.07 | 0.17 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.07 | 0.16 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.08 | -0.14 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.22 | -0.22 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:49 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.06 | -0.32 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.07 | -0.50 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.01 | -0.67 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.07 | -0.77 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:31 | 0.18 | -0.83 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:06 | 0.69 | -0.85 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.02 | -1.11 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.00 | -1.54 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.08 | -1.55 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.00 | -1.63 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.52 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -2.18 | L |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 on Apr 13, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.93 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 3.01 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Rasmus Dahlin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.65 on 2 assists.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 15 of 16, worth 0.52 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 on Apr 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 5, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Dahlin led all skaters at 2.65, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.93 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 3.01, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 26 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 16. High-danger chances went 16 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 15 of 16 (0.52 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 21 of 26 (-2.18 goals saved above expected).