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    Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    21-15-4, 9-10-2 Away
    1
    21-15-4, 9-10-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Sabres
    BUF
    		1001
    Blue Jackets
    CBJ
    		3115
    CBJ
    Columbus Blue JacketsBlue JacketsCBJ
    18-16-6, 9-7-3 Home
    5
    18-16-6, 9-7-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    CBJ lead 2-0

    • Blue Jackets
      4
    • Sabres
      3
    Game 1
    10/28
    • Sabres
      1
    • Blue Jackets
      5
    Game 2
    1/3
    • Blue Jackets
      0
    • Sabres
      5
    Game 3
    4/9

    Game Information

    Nationwide Arena
    Nationwide Arena
    3:00 PM, January 3, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Columbus, OH
    Attendance: 18,809
    • Referees:
    • Cody Beach
    • Francois St. Laurent
    • Linesmen:
    • Dylan Blujus
    • Brandon Gawryletz

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

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