Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jacob Bryson (78) and right wing JJ Peterka (77) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson, front right, celebrates after his goal with defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) skates in front of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) makes a pad save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) celebrates his goal with defenseman Bowen Byram (4) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)