BUFFALO --Jack Eichel had an assist in his return and Nick Baptiste scored two goals, including the go-ahead goal late in the third period, to give the Buffalo Sabres a 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center on Saturday.
Baptiste scored with 1:56 remaining to give the Sabres a 4-3 lead, deflecting a shot by Marco Scandella for his fourth goal of the season.
Eichel has assist in return, Sabres top Blackhawks
Center missed past 15 games; Buffalo defeats Chicago for first time since 2009
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