Sabres' Jiri Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues by scoring game-winner against Chicago
(AP) — Jiri Kulich scored with 6:40 left and the Sabres overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in Buffalo’s home-opener on Saturday night.For Kulich, the goal was his first in nearly a calendar year, and after the 22-year-old missed the final 70 games of last season due to blood clot issues.
The Buffalo Sabres made a strong return from Jiri Kulich's blood clot issues by scoring a game-winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the team's home opener. Kulich, who had missed the final 70 games of last season due to health concerns, scored with just over six minutes remaining in the game, coming off a pass from Tage Thompson.
The Sabres overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 4-3 victory, marking their first win since November 2019. The Blackhawks dropped to 0-3 on the season following losses in their previous two games.
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