Patrick Kane had a goal and assist against his hometown team as the Blackhawks crushed the Sabres, 5-1, in Buffalo. Artemi Panarin had two assists and Scott Darling racked up 25 saves in the win. The Blackhawks pulled away with two goals each in the final two periods. They have won 6 out of their last 7 games.
Evander Kane scored in his third straight game for Buffalo, which had its three-game win streak snapped.
