Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets

Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets head-to-head

NHLregular • 2026-27 Season

Scheduled

Blue Jackets

Columbus

Sabres

Buffalo

VenueNationwide Arena

Columbus, OH

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Key Players

Sabres

Alex LyonG

Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenG

Colten EllisG

Sam CarrickC

Konsta HeleniusC

Blue Jackets

Jet GreavesG

Cam TalbotG

Adam FantilliC

Sean MonahanC

Cole SillingerC

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Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.

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