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Sabres vs.
Blue Jackets
Buffalo hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Home matchupBUFVSCBJ
BUFVSCBJ7:00 PM ET
KeyBank Center
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WhenFri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereKeyBank Center
OpponentColumbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Buffalo hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet+. Next up: vs. Vegas Golden Knights on November 8.
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How do the Sabres match up with Blue Jackets at puck drop?
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A look at Columbus Blue Jackets
Buffalo hosts Columbus Blue Jackets. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| CBJ | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.29 | 3.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.1 | 25.7 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.0 | 64.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 11 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.43 | 3.00 |
Leaders
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 4
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 6
- CBJ · PointsCharlie Coyle · 6
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