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Blue Jackets game day
Blue Jackets vs.
Sabres
Columbus hosts Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, January 8, 2027
Home matchupCBJVSBUF
CBJVSBUF7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenFri, Jan 8 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentBuffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on CBJNHL · MSGB. Next up: at Calgary Flames on January 12.
The question to watch
How do the Blue Jackets match up with Sabres at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Buffalo Sabres
Columbus hosts Buffalo Sabres. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on CBJNHL · MSGB.
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Season so far
| BUF | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.67 | 3.29 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.7 | 28.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 64.5 | 68.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 11 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.00 | 2.43 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 4
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 6
- CBJ · PointsCharlie Coyle · 6
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
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