Richards assisted on Patrick Sharp's first-period goal in Friday's 4-3 win over the Sabres. It's just the third point in last 10 games for Richards, who hasn't provided the impact the Blackhawks had hoped when they signed him to a one-year deal last summer. He's collected only 12 goals and 37 points over 75 games, putting him on track to finish with his lowest career production in a non-lockout year.