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The Buffalo Sabres (49-23-8) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (28-38-14) as a part of Monday's NHL slate, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres sit in second place in the Eastern Conference with 106 points and the Blackhawks rank 15th in the Western Conference with 70 points.
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Sabres vs. Blackhawks: April 13 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.44 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 11th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 19.92% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.7% | 7th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.55 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 26th |
| Shots | 24.7 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 17.54% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.55% | 2nd |
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Sabres vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's top contributors this season with 79 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Rasmus Dahlin has 19 goals and 53 assists for Buffalo to compile 72 total points (0.9 per game).
- Alex Tuch has contributed 62 points for Buffalo in 77 games this season, netting a goal on 15.7% of his shots and putting up 30 goals and 32 assists.
- Across 36 games played, Alex Lyon has a goaltending record of 20-10-4. During those games, he's allowed 92 goals while recording 885 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 72 points make him an important offensive option for Chicago. He has 30 goals and 42 assists in 67 games.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has racked up 57 total points (0.7 per game) this season. He has 32 goals and 25 assists.
- Chicago's Frank Nazar is among the top offensive players on the team with 41 total points (15 goals and 26 assists).
- Spencer Knight is 18-24-11 on the season, allowing 148 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 1,392 saves with a .904 save percentage (21st in the league).
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out For Season (Ear),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Alex Lyon: Out (Lower Body),
Noah Ostlund: Out (Upper Body),
Sam Carrick: Out (Arm)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body),
Frank Nazar: Day-To-Day (Face),
Ethan Del Mastro: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Artyom Levshunov: Out For Season (Hand),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out For Season (Upper Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Lightning | W 4-2 | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Rangers | W 5-3 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-0 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Hurricanes | L 7-2 | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Blues | L 5-3 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |