NHL Matchup Intelligence

Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets

January 8, 2027 Β· 7:00 PM ET Β· Nationwide Arena
BUF 2-3-0  Β·  CBJ 2-2-0

Matchup Analysis Automated Analysis

Matchup: Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets (Nationwide Arena), regular season. Columbus Blue Jackets record: 2-2-0. Buffalo Sabres record: 2-3-0. CBJ last 10 (spanning the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons): 4-6-0, 2.6 goals for and 3.1 against per game. BUF last 10 (spanning the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons): 4-6-0, 2.9 goals for and 3.9 against per game.

Injury report: Alex Lyon (BUF) Injured Reserve; Conor Timmins (BUF) Injured Reserve.

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