Sharp's Two Goals Stop Sabres
In their second match-up of the week, the Sabres were looking for a little revenge on the Blackhawks. Patrick Sharp scored twice for the second night in a row and the Blackhawks put the Sabres in their place. Both teams scored early and the game was kept within one goal all three periods.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game with 7:08 left in the third, powering the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
Sharp rammed in a rebound off Tomas Kopecky's point-blank attempt, sending defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago to its first win at home this season after two losses. It was Sharp's fourth goal in two nights.
Marian Hossa and Dave Bolland also scored for the Blackhawks, who were outshot 41-21.
Drew Stafford, Paul Gaustad and Cody McCormick scored for the Sabres, whose winless streak reached five games (0-4-1).
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