CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato scored on a wrist shot from between the circles at 3:12 of overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Thursday night to end a six-game losing streak.

Donato scored after the Blackhawks failed to capitalize on a late power play that extended into overtime after Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin was sent off for hooking with 1:38 left.

Blackhawks beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak
Buffalo Sabres' Owen Power, center, celebrates with teammates Josh Norris (9) and Louis Crevier, right, after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

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Frank Nazar scored twice in regulation for struggling Chicago, connecting on a first-period power play and tying it on a tip at 8:22 of the third.

Spencer Knight stopped 21 shots to help Chicago rebound from a 9-2 loss at Carolina on Saturday night in its previous game.

Blackhawks beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak
Buffalo Sabres' Tage Thompson, second right, celebrates with teammate Zach Benson, right, after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Owen Power and Tage Thompson had first-period goals for Buffalo in the opener of a six-game trip. Alex Lyon stopped 22 shots in his first game of the season after injuring his left shoulder in the preseason.

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The Sabres have lost three straight. On Wednesday night at home, they fell 8-3 to Tampa Bay.

Blackhawks beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak
Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon makes a save during the the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Sabres: At Dallas on Saturday night.

Blackhawks: Hosts Winnipeg on Saturday.

Blackhawks beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight misses a goal scored by Buffalo Sabres' Owen Power during the the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

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