Alex Tuch (12) scored a hat trick in the Sabres' dominant win over the Blackhawks, with goals by teammates Zach Benson (6), Jack Quinn (5), and Dylan Cozens (8).
The Sabres got out to a 4-0 lead, proving to be too much for a Blackhawks team that has now lost three straight.
Maple Leafs 5-2 Red Wings
The Leafs managed to bounce back after losing the previous two games thanks to a Mitch Marner hat trick. David Kampf got things started with the first goal of the season while Nicholas Robertson (6) scored the other for Toronto.
The Red Wings have now lost four straight, making this their first under newly hired coach Todd McLellan.
Around the league
The Blue Jackets have now won three of their last four after taking home a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins. New Jersey continues to reign supreme as they remain atop the Eastern Conference standings after a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
The St. Louis Blues put up a season-high seven goals in their 7-4 against the Nashville Predators. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild continue to remain one of the best teams in the league after a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars.