The Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in Buffalo’s home opener on Saturday night. Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal with 6:40 remaining as Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit. The Athletic and Yahoo Sports both describe the decisive moment as the start of a large celebration in the arena.
Kulich’s goal also marks a personal return. Yahoo Sports says the forward scored his first goal in nearly a calendar year and missed the final 70 games of last season due to blood clot issues. The Athletic similarly frames the night as a significant comeback moment. While the Winnipeg Free Press highlights Kulich’s goal as the headline event, other outlets place added emphasis on his return from medical concerns and the emotional reaction from teammates and the crowd.
Overall, outlets agree on the final score, the timing of the game-winner, and Buffalo’s rally from a two-goal hole, with differing emphasis on Kulich’s comeback story versus the game’s immediate swing.
