Blue Jackets vs Sabres game
The gist
The Blue Jackets (7-7) face the Sabres (7-5-3) in Buffalo on Friday night, a rematch of Columbus's 6-3 opening-night win.
Buffalo hosts its Hockey Fights Cancer Night, and Columbus has won 5 of the last 7 meetings.
How it unfolded
- Oct 1, 2026The Blue Jackets beat the Sabres 6-3 in Columbus on opening night, with newly acquired forward Matthew Knies recording three points.
- Nov 3, 2026Columbus beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2, with Cam Talbot making 27 saves on 29 shots.
- Nov 4, 2026Buffalo lost at home to the Ottawa Senators 2-1.
Key terms
- shootout
- An extra period played in ice hockey to decide a winner when the score is tied after regulation.
- over/under
- A bet that the combined score of both teams will be higher than a number set by the sportsbook.
- Hockey Fights Cancer Night
- A charitable NHL and NHLPA initiative that raises money and awareness for cancer research, marked by special game-night events.
Source: Wikipedia