JJ Peterka played a pivotal role in the Buffalo Sabres' 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring the game-winning goal and assisting on another by Tage Thompson. The Sabres initially took a 2-0 lead with goals from Thompson and Beck Malenstyn in the first period. However, Craig Smith of the Blackhawks tied the game with two goals in the second period, both assisted by Lukas Reichel. Peterka's late second-period goal secured the win for the Sabres, with Ryan McLeod adding an empty-netter in the final seconds. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was instrumental in goal for Buffalo, making 35 saves to earn his first win of the season. Despite the win, the Sabres continue to struggle with their power play, going 0 for 4 in this game, extending their season drought to 0 for 21.