Blackhawks fall 4-2 to Buffalo Sabres, Smith scores 2
JJ Peterka scored his fourth goal in three games and assisted on a goal by Tage Thompson to lead the Buffalo Sabres past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2.
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JJ Peterka scored his fourth goal in three games and assisted on a goal by Tage Thompson to lead the Buffalo Sabres past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno each scored a power-play goal, and Chicago beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in the Blackhawks' home opener.
Nick Foligno scored Chicago's only goal, and Petr Mrazek stopped 23 shots in goal.
Ryan Donato scored late in the second period for the 'Hawks, and Arvid Soderblom finished with 34 saves.
Teuvo Teravainen and Nick Foligno each scored for Chicago to help trim a 3-0 deficit.
Connor Bedard is usually one of the first players on the ice and one of the last players to leave when practice is over.
Roenick said taking his place in hockey immortality is still sinking in.
Foligno's three kids were in on the surprise as they delivered his new captain jersey.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
The Blackhawks will open the season on the road on Oct. 8 against the expansion Utah Hockey Club.
