Greenway and Byram return to Buffalo as Blackhawks finish opening road trip
Zellweger is expected to make his Sabres debut as Buffalo opens a five-game homestand with Greenway and Byram back in town.
What's newOlen Zellweger is expected to make his Sabres debut as Buffalo begins a five-game homestand.
Jordan Greenway and Bowen Byram return to Buffalo on Saturday, Oct. 3, for their first game against the Sabres since joining the Chicago Blackhawks this summer. The matchup at KeyBank Center closes Chicago's three-game opening trip and begins Buffalo's home schedule.
Olen Zellweger is expected to make his Sabres debut after missing Thursday's opener with a concussion. Buffalo's official preview says he returned to practice Friday and skated alongside Owen Power; further lineup updates are expected after Saturday's morning skate.
Buffalo will have its 2025-26 Atlantic Division championship banner in the rafters. The Sabres opened the season with a 6-3 loss in Columbus and now begin a five-game homestand. Tage Thompson said the banner should remind the team of the work needed to get there, rather than guarantee an easier season.
Buffalo went 0-for-5 on the power play against Columbus. Thompson said the unit generated chances but needed to finish them.
Chicago's broadcast guide lists a 6 p.m. start locally, while Buffalo lists 7 p.m. CHSN carries the game in Chicago's market, MSG in Buffalo's, with ESPN+ outside the markets and WGN-720-AM on Chicago radio.
Rookie Roman Kantserov made his NHL debut in Tuesday's opener at Vegas, recording three hits and winning five faceoffs, according to Chicago. The Blackhawks blocked 11 shots Thursday at Utah, including two each by Greenway and Wyatt Kaiser. Byram, Kaiser and Sam Rinzel each blocked two shots in Tuesday's game at Vegas.
