Final/OT
Friday, December 8, 2017 · United Center
Game analysis
Blackhawks beat Sabres 3–2 in overtime
- G. Forsling scored the game-winner at 4:55 in overtime.
- The Blackhawks trailed after two periods and rallied in the third.
- C. Crawford stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929) for the win.
- R. Lehner kept the Sabres in it with 48 saves (.941).
- The Blackhawks controlled play, outshooting the Sabres 51–28.
- Power play: CHI 1/4, BUF 1/3.
Three stars
- 1st starG. Forsling
CHI · 1G 2A
- 2nd starT. Wingels
CHI · 1G 0A
- 3rd starR. Lehner
BUF · .941 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
- 19:42BUFJ. PominvillePPAssists: J. Eichel, E. Kane1–0
2nd
- 8:30CHIA. DeBrincatPPAssists: P. Sharp, G. Forsling1–1
- 11:00BUFK. OkposoAssists: S. Wilson, E. Rodrigues2–1
3rd
- 16:38CHIT. WingelsSHAssists: G. Forsling, J. Rutta2–2
OT
- 4:55CHIG. ForslingAssists: B. Saad, J. Toews2–3
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Shots | 51 |
| 50.0% | Faceoff % | 50.0% |
| 1/3 | Power Play | 1/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 6 |
| 30 | Hits | 15 |
| 31 | Blocked | 5 |
| 3 | Giveaways | 6 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 8 |
Sabres at Blackhawks recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice