Tim Sassone's game tracker

Blackhawks 4, Sabres 3

Three stars: 1. Marty Turco, Hawks: Another big game for the veteran goalie with 38 saves. 2. Patrick Sharp, Hawks: Two more goals, including the game-winner for the second straight night. 3. Drew Stafford, Sabres: Scored a goal and had 5 of Buffalo's 41 shots.

By the numbers: Despite getting outshot 41-21, the Hawks had the edge in faceoffs (66 percent wins), hits (38-26) and blocked shots (18-15).

The quote: “We got 2 points, that's what matters.

Hawks winger Marian Hossa