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Blackhawks Fall 6-5 Against Buffalo - Game Recap

Victor Olofsson was the difference, potting a pair for Buffalo on Monday as the Sabres skated off with a 6-5 victory over the Blackhawks at United Center.

The Sabres were a +152 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.0.

Victor Olofsson(2), Alex Tuch, Kyle Okposo, Tage Thompson, and Vinnie Hinostroza each scored for the Sabres in the victory. Olofsson opened the scoring for Buffalo.

Dustin Tokarski turned in a 16-save effort for the Sabres.

Chicago got goals from Jonathan Toews, Sam Lafferty, Seth Jones, Calvin de Haan, and Alex DeBrincat in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Kevin Lankinen stopped 31 of 37 shots for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Buffalo scored 2 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Chicago went 2-for-2 with the man advantage.

Buffalo outshot Chicago 37-21 in the game.

Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jets. The Blackhawks will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida.