Result
5:0
09/04/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 24 | 35 |
| Shots off target |
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| 11 | 20 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 20.83% (5/24) | 0% (0/35) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 9 | 21 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 35 | 19 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 100% (35/35) | 82.61% (19/23) |
| Penalties |
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| 4 | 2 |
| PIM |
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| 8 | 4 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/2) | 0% (0/4) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (4/4) | 100% (2/2) |
| Hits |
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| 15 | 18 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 24 | 33 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 42.11 | 57.89 |
| Giveaways |
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| 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 04:47, Fantilli A. (2 min),
- 13:41, 1 - 0, Krebs P. (G), Norris J. (A),
- 15:42, Power O. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (0 - 0)
- 12:45, Garland C. (2 min),
- 15:23, Benson Z. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (4 - 0)
- 02:31, Greenway J. (2 min),
- 07:19, 2 - 0, Doan J. (G),
- 13:21, 3 - 0, Quinn J. (G), Stanley L. (A), Zucker J. (A2)
- 13:46, 4 - 0, Doan J. (G), Benson Z. (A), Norris J. (A2)
- 14:47, Thompson T. (2 min),
- 16:55, 5 - 0, Dahlin R. (G), Stanley L. (A), Kozak T. (A2)
Chances of winning
Buffalo Sabres
38.1% | Draw
22.8% | Columbus Blue Jackets
39.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Buffalo Sabres has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.7%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Buffalo Sabres's form might have worsened.Columbus Blue Jackets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.3%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Columbus Blue Jackets's recent form is better than expected.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (+8.1%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Buffalo Sabres, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Columbus Blue Jackets than the current prediction. (-7.3%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Columbus Blue Jackets, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.47 ↑
(2.11) |
4.15 ↓
(4.24) |
2.42 ↓
(2.87) |
5.9%
(5.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
What is the prediction for Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets?
Users Predictions:
9 users predict this event. Buffalo will win (votes: 5 - 55.6%). Columbus will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 22.2%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Buffalo: 23.1% – 88.1%. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:4.
Preview Facts
- Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 9).
- Buffalo is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 2.
- Recent performances by Buffalo have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Columbus is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Buffalo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
- There will not play in Buffalo: Carrick S.
(Arm Injury)
Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
Lyon A.
(Injury)
- There will not play in Columbus: Olivier M.
(Upper-Body Injury)
Severson D.
(Upper-Body Injury)
Smith B.
(Knee Injury)
Voronkov D.
(Hand Injury)
- There are questionable in Buffalo: Ostlund N.
(Upper-Body Injury)
- There are questionable in Columbus: Wood M.
(Illness)
- We predict that Buffalo will win today's game, with odds of 2.28.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 68:74. (average 3.4:3.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 31:31. (average 3.4:3.4).
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Columbus Blue Jackets?
Buffalo Sabres has won 9 of their last 18 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Columbus Blue Jackets won against Buffalo Sabres?
Columbus Blue Jackets has won 9 of their last 18 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Buffalo Sabres - Columbus Blue Jackets were as follows:
03.01.2026
Columbus Blue Jackets
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Buffalo Sabres
5:1
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
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Buffalo Sabres
0:4
10.04.2025
Columbus Blue Jackets
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Buffalo Sabres
3:2
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
Latest results of Columbus Blue Jackets
Draw
Play Offs1/8-finals| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Los Angeles Kings (8) | 4 : 0 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars (2) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 2 : 4 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Utah Mammoth (6) | 4 : 2 |
| 4 | Edmonton Oilers (5) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 2 : 4 |
| 5 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Ottawa Senators (6) | 4 : 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins (7) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 2 : 4 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Boston Bruins (5) | 4 : 2 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning (3) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 3 : 4 |
Quarter-finals| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 1 : 0 |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 2 : 0 |
| 4 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | |
Semi-finalsFinal
