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Blackhawks seek more success at home vs. Sabres

Jan 14, 2009 - 11:32 AM Buffalo (21-16-5) at Chicago (23-10-7), 8:30 p.m. EST

CHICAGO (Ticker) -- When the Chicago Blackhawks are hungry for a win, they can always count on their home cooking.

Coming off yet another victory at the United Center, the Blackhawks look to continue their dominance when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

Excluding a 6-4 setback to the Detroit Red Wings on January 1 in the 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, Chicago has not been beaten at home since falling to the Western Conference-leading San Jose Sharks, 6-5, on November 16.

Chicago has outscored opponents, 29-8, in winning its last seven games at the United Center.

Chicago, which will play four of its next five games at home, used goals from Dustin Byfuglien, Dave Bolland and Martin Havlat to cruise to a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators and snap a two-game losing streak on Sunday.

Buffalo had won four contests in a row before having its momentum halted in a 3-1 road loss to the Red Wings on Saturday.

Goaltender Ryan Miller stopped 45 shots and the only form of support he received came on a goal by Derek Roy, who has five goals and four assists during a five-game points streak.