The Sabres jumped out to a 2-0 first-period lead on goals from Tage Thompson and Beck Malenstyn, but they allowed the rebuilding Hawks to climb back into the game with a pair of Craig Smith tallies before JJ Peterka’s game-winner late in the middle frame.

The Buffalo Sabres grabbed a much-needed 2 points from the Chicago Blackhawks, showing us a few things along the way.