NHLCBJ lead series 1-0
Blue Jackets6-7-0
vs
Sabres7-4-3
CBJ 44%56% BUF
# NHL
Blue Jackets vs Sabres prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres, Friday 6 November, 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center. Our line gives the Sabres a 56% chance.
Your purse
1,000
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- In play
- 0
- Record
- 0-0
- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Blue Jackets
- GoalsKent Johnson7
- AssistsZach Werenski10
- PointsKent Johnson12
Sabres
- GoalsTage Thompson10
- AssistsZach Benson11
- PointsTage Thompson17
Season averages
| CBJ | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 3.25 | Goals Against Average | 3.43 |
| 27.1 | Shots Against per Game | 27.1 |
| 73.0 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.6 |
| 10 | Power Play Goals Against | 16 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 2.33 | Goals For per Game | 3.07 |
| 25.6 | Shots per Game | 28.1 |
| 4 | Power Play Goals | 8 |
| 12.9 | Power Play Percentage | 17.0 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Blue Jackets
- Wvs VGK2-1 OT
- Wat PHI4-3 OT
- Lat CAR3-2
- Lat DAL3-1
- Wvs COL7-2
Sabres
- Lvs PHI3-1
- Lat WSH4-3 OT
- Wat SJ2-0
- Wat ANA7-6
- Wat LA3-2
Injury report
Blue Jackets
- Nobody listed
Sabres
- Jiri KulichDay-To-Day
- Konsta HeleniusOut
- Justin DanforthInjured Reserve
- Alex LyonInjured Reserve
- Matt GrzelcykInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- TV
- ESPN+, MSGB, CBJNHL
- Season series
- CBJ lead series 1-0
Blue Jackets and Sabres this season
- Thu 1 OctSabres 3, Blue Jackets 6Final
- Fri 6 NovBlue Jackets at SabresFri 7:00 PM ET
- Fri 8 JanSabres at Blue JacketsFri 7:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Blue Jackets vs Sabres?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 6 November 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Sabres on?
ESPN lists ESPN+, MSGB, CBJNHL for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Blue Jackets vs Sabres?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Buffalo Sabres a 56% chance, so a call on them pays x1.78. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Sabres played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, the home of the Buffalo Sabres.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Sabres play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them, 1 already played.
Who has won more Blue Jackets vs Sabres games this season?
The Columbus Blue Jackets lead 1-0 this season.
When do the Blue Jackets and Sabres play next?
Friday 8 January 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Sabres at the Blue Jackets.
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