BUFFALO (Interstat) — The Chicago Blackhawks will visit the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in a National Hockey League game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Chicago is 0-2, while Buffalo is 0-1. The Blackhawks are the visiting team, and the Sabres are the home team.

Chicago enters after a 6-0 loss at Utah in its most recent game. Tyler Bertuzzi had two shots on goal for the Blackhawks in that contest. Ryan Donato recorded five penalty minutes, and Anton Frondell added three shots on goal and one hit. Chicago also lost 5-2 at Vegas in its other game this season. Bertuzzi is a player to watch for Chicago. In his most recent performance, he registered two shots on goal. Chicago has scored two goals and allowed 11 through two games.

Buffalo opens its home schedule after a 6-3 loss at Columbus in its most recent game. Konsta Helenius scored one goal and had two shots on goal for the Sabres. Noah Ostlund added two assists and three shots on goal, while Owen Power contributed two assists. Buffalo’s record stands at 0-1. Helenius is a player to watch for Buffalo. He found the net in his most recent performance and registered two shots on goal. Buffalo has scored three goals and allowed six in one game. Buffalo’s most recent game was its only game of the season so far.

Chicago’s next 10 games, in order, are St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers at Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings. Buffalo’s next 10 games, in order, are Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres, Utah Mammoth at Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks.

Chicago’s other previous result this season was a 5-2 loss at Vegas Golden Knights. Buffalo’s only previous result this season was a 6-3 loss at Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks and Sabres are each seeking their first victory of the season. Chicago will play its third game of the season, while Buffalo will play its second. The game is the first of the season at KeyBank Center for Buffalo.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Buffalo 3, Chicago 1. The projection gives the Sabres a two-goal victory and the Blackhawks one goal.