Sabres' Jiri Kulich Celebrates Return From Blood Clot Issues by Scoring Game-Winner Against Chicago
Kulich’s first goal in nearly a year capped Buffalo’s comeback after Chicago blew a 3-2 lead entering the third period.
- On Saturday, Jiri Kulich scored with 6:40 remaining to lift the Buffalo Sabres past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in Buffalo's home-opener, with Owen Power assisting from the right circle.
- Chicago squandered a 2-0 first-period lead and a 3-2 advantage entering the third period, dropping to 0-3 on their season-opening road trip following losses at Vegas and Utah.
- Coach Jeff Blashill said the team showed better "compete and swagger," yet defensive-zone coverage and passing accuracy remain problematic as Buffalo dominated with a 37-19 scoring chance advantage.
- Patrick Kane revealed his free agency choice was between the Blackhawks and his hometown Sabres, while former Hawks defenseman Louis Crevier signed a four-year extension with Buffalo.
- Kulich's goal was his first in nearly a calendar year after missing 70 games with blood clots, while Buffalo celebrated its first Atlantic Division title and snapped an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought.
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thesportsleader.comJiri Kulich’s third-period goal lifts Sabres past winless Blackhawks
After missing most of last season with a blood clot, Jiri Kulich scored the game-winning goal with 6:40 remaining in regulation to propel the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory in their home opener over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Tage Thompson tallied a goal and an assist, and Jack Quinn and Rasmus Dahlin also
Sabres F Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues, nets winner
Nearly a year of worries of whether he was ever going to play again, while he recovered from a blood clot issue, washed away as Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal with 6:40 left to secure a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks give up 3rd-period lead in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres, capping an ugly opening trip
The Chicago Blackhawks lost their third straight game to open the season, falling to the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday. Their home opener is Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues.
Sabres’ Jiri Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues by scoring game-winner against Chicago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Nearly a year of worries of whether he was ever going to play again joyously washed away as Sabres forward Jiri Kulich punched the air, pounded the glass and let out a big roar before being…
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues by scoring game-winner against Chicago
Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich scored his first goal of the season a year after his career was placed in limbo after being diagnosed with blood clot issues. The 22-year-old's first goal of the season — and first in nearly…
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