NHL · Final Recap

Nazar's Two-Goal Night Snaps Chicago's Six-Game Slide

November 13, 2026 · 3:47 AM

Frank Nazar scored twice as Chicago edged Buffalo 3-2 on Thursday, ending its six-game losing streak.

Chicago beat Buffalo 3-2 on Thursday, snapping the Blackhawks’ six-game skid and turning a 25-23 shots edge into the difference. Frank Nazar scored twice on five shots, including Chicago’s lone power-play goal, while Ryan Donato supplied the other Blackhawks goal. Sam Rinzel assisted on two goals and finished plus-2, and Connor Bedard added an assist. Buffalo stayed within one on Tage Thompson’s power-play goal and Owen Power’s tally; Jack Quinn recorded two assists. Spencer Knight stopped 21 of 23 shots for a 91.3% save percentage, while Alex Lyon made 22 saves on 25 shots for an 88.0% mark. Chicago trailed Buffalo 19-21 in hits, but its extra shots and Nazar’s two-goal night supplied the winning margin.

Key Performers

Frank Nazar, Chicago: 2 goals, 0 assists, 2 points, 5 shots, plus-1, 1 power-play goal, 3 hits. Sam Rinzel, Chicago: 0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points, 1 shot, plus-2, 3 hits. Goalies: Spencer Knight (Chicago), 21 saves on 23 shots, 91.3%; Alex Lyon (Buffalo), 22 saves on 25 shots, 88.0%.

Standings Impact

Chicago entered 4-13-1 with 9 points and ends its six-game losing streak; the win adds two points. Buffalo entered 8-7-3 with 19 points, and its losing streak reaches three.

DYMA Insight

Chicago entered ranked 32nd in the DYMA Power Index at 20.0, well behind Buffalo at No. 22 with 45.2. The Blackhawks’ 25-23 shot advantage and Knight’s 91.3% save rate helped turn that ranking gap into a one-goal win.