Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets
21-15-4, 9-10-2 Away
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21-15-4, 9-10-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
CBJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
18-16-6, 9-7-3 Home
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18-16-6, 9-7-3 Home
Game Information
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
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 33 | 35 |
| Hits | 15 | 23 |
| Faceoffs Won | 31 | 28 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 5 | 1 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power Play Percentage | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Total Penalties | 3 | 7 |
| Penalty Minutes | 6 | 14 |
| Blocked Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 14 |
Regular Season Series
CBJ lead 2-0
2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 27 | 14 | 3 | 57 |
| NY Islanders | 24 | 15 | 5 | 53 |
| Philadelphia | 22 | 12 | 8 | 52 |
| Washington | 23 | 16 | 6 | 52 |
| Pittsburgh | 21 | 12 | 9 | 51 |
| New Jersey | 22 | 20 | 2 | 46 |
| NY Rangers | 20 | 19 | 6 | 46 |
| Columbus | 18 | 18 | 7 | 43 |
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