Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

03/01/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

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Chances of winning

Columbus Blue Jackets
40%

Draw
21.8%

Buffalo Sabres
38.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

40.5%

21.5%

38.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

40.4%

21.4%

38.2%

Columbus Blue Jackets - Buffalo Sabres Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.39 ↓ (2.4)	4.38 ↓ (4.52)	2.5 ↓ (2.55)	4.6% (3%)

The most likely Over/Under: 6.00

Preview Facts

The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 16 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 2.
In recent matches, Columbus has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
Buffalo is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
Recently, Buffalo has had a series of away games.
The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 76:71. (average 3.8:3.6).
Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 38:36. (average 3.8:3.6).

How many head-to-head matches has Columbus Blue Jackets won against Buffalo Sabres?

Columbus Blue Jackets has won 8 of their last 17 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Columbus Blue Jackets?

Buffalo Sabres has won 9 of their last 17 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Columbus Blue Jackets - Buffalo Sabres were as follows:

28.10.2025 Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets 3:4

23.09.2025 Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets 2:1

22.09.2025 Columbus Blue Jackets - Buffalo Sabres 0:4

10.04.2025 Columbus Blue Jackets - Buffalo Sabres 3:2

04.02.2025 Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets 3:2

Latest results of Columbus Blue Jackets

31.12.2025 Columbus Blue Jackets - New Jersey Devils 2:3 ✺

29.12.2025 Ottawa Senators - Columbus Blue Jackets 1:4 ✺

28.12.2025 Columbus Blue Jackets - New York Islanders 4:2 ✺

22.12.2025 Los Angeles Kings - Columbus Blue Jackets 1:3 ✺

20.12.2025 Anaheim Ducks - Columbus Blue Jackets 4:3 ✺

Latest results of Buffalo Sabres

31.12.2025 Dallas Stars - Buffalo Sabres 1:4 ✺

29.12.2025 St. Louis Blues - Buffalo Sabres 2:4 ✺

27.12.2025 Buffalo Sabres - Boston Bruins 4:1 ✺

23.12.2025 Ottawa Senators - Buffalo Sabres 2:3 ✺

21.12.2025 New Jersey Devils - Buffalo Sabres 1:3 ✺

NHL Table

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche	39	27	3	7	2	159:88	67
2	Dallas Stars	41	21	4	7	9	143:113	57
3	Minnesota Wild	41	17	7	7	10	129:108	55
4	Edmonton Oilers	41	15	5	6	15	137:138	46
5	Vegas Golden Knights	38	13	4	11	10	119:119	45
6	Anaheim Ducks	40	13	8	3	16	137:141	45
7	San Jose Sharks	40	11	9	3	17	124:139	43
8	Seattle Kraken	38	12	5	7	14	99:112	41
9	Los Angeles Kings	39	11	5	9	14	102:107	41
10	Utah Mammoth	41	14	5	3	19	126:118	41
11	Nashville Predators	40	13	5	4	18	114:133	40
12	Calgary Flames	40	14	4	4	18	108:117	40
13	St. Louis Blues	41	15	0	8	18	101:143	38
14	Chicago Blackhawks	40	13	2	7	18	112:130	37
15	Vancouver Canucks	39	10	6	3	20	112:136	35
16	Winnipeg Jets	39	13	2	4	20	113:122	34

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Detroit Red Wings	42	17	7	4	14	130:134	52
2	Tampa Bay Lightning	40	19	5	3	13	135:107	51
3	Carolina Hurricanes	40	15	9	3	13	135:122	51
4	Montreal Canadiens	40	14	8	6	12	137:136	50
5	New York Islanders	41	15	7	4	15	116:117	48
6	Philadelphia Flyers	39	13	7	7	12	119:114	47
7	Washington Capitals	41	19	2	5	15	133:118	47
8	Buffalo Sabres	39	15	6	4	14	124:121	46
9	Florida Panthers	39	18	3	3	15	126:124	45
10	Pittsburgh Penguins	39	15	3	9	12	126:126	45
11	Toronto Maple Leafs	40	15	4	6	15	134:134	44
12	New Jersey Devils	40	14	7	2	17	109:120	44
13	Boston Bruins	41	15	6	2	18	130:134	44
14	Ottawa Senators	39	14	5	5	15	129:127	43
15	New York Rangers	42	12	7	5	18	109:116	43
16	Columbus Blue Jackets	39	10	7	6	16	118:131	40

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