Result
5:1
03/01/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- NHL
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Brazil | Disney+ |
 Chile | Disney+ |
 Denmark | TV3 Sport, Viaplay |
 Finland | Veikkaus TV, Viaplay |
 Germany | NHL.tv |
 Iceland | Viaplay |
 Mexico | Sky Sport |
 Norway | Viaplay |
 Spain | DAZN Espana |
 Sweden | Viaplay |
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 Uruguay | Disney+ |
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 World | NHL.tv |
Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 34 | 31 |
| Shots off target |
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| 13 | 32 |
| Shooting PCT |
|---|
| 14.71% (5/34) | 3.23% (1/31) |
| Blocked Shots |
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| 17 | 14 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 30 | 29 |
| Saves PCT |
|---|
| 96.77% (30/31) | 87.88% (29/33) |
| Penalties |
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| 7 | 3 |
| PIM |
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| 14 | 6 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/3) | 0% (0/7) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (7/7) | 100% (3/3) |
| Hits |
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| 22 | 14 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 28 | 31 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 47.46 | 52.54 |
| Giveaways |
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| 14 | 21 |
| Takeaways |
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| 5 | 2 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (3 - 1)
- 03:00, 1 - 0, Mateychuk D. (G), Jenner B. (A), Werenski Z. (A2)
- 04:15, Severson D. (2 min),
- 09:08, Olivier M. (2 min),
- 09:08, Norris J. (2 min),
- 11:26, 1 - 1, Doan J. (G), Norris J. (A), Power O. (A2)
- 11:52, Bryson J. (2 min),
- 13:41, Johnson K. (2 min),
- 14:04, 2 - 1, Gaunce B. (G),
- 17:12, 3 - 1, Voronkov D. (G), Provorov I. (A), Severson D. (A2)
- 18:01, Olivier M. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (1 - 0)
- 08:04, 4 - 1, Olivier M. (G), Aston-Reese Z. (A), Severson D. (A2)
- 19:40, Fabbro D. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (1 - 0)
- 10:36, Benson Z. (2 min),
- 10:36, Provorov I. (2 min),
- 11:46, 5 - 1, Sillinger C. (G), Mateychuk D. (A), Werenski Z. (A2)
- 14:33, Provorov I. (2 min),
Chances of winning
Columbus Blue Jackets
39.5% | Draw
22.1% | Buffalo Sabres
38.4% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Columbus Blue Jackets has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1%)Buffalo Sabres has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.3%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Columbus Blue Jackets than the current prediction. (+0.9%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (-0.2%)
Columbus Blue Jackets - Buffalo Sabres Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.41 ↑
(2.4) |
4.3 ↓
(4.52) |
2.46 ↓
(2.55) |
5.4%
(3%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.25
What is the prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets - Buffalo Sabres?
Users Predictions:
16 users predict this event. Columbus will win (votes: 2 - 12.5%). Buffalo will win (votes: 12 - 75%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 12.5%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Buffalo: 53.8% – 96.2%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- AH +1.5, OT - Buffalo (3.19) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Buffalo Sabres will win (7 of 7 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 8 high ROI users predict this event. Buffalo (votes: 8 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
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 in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).
- Recently, Buffalo has had a series of away games.
- In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
- There will not play in Columbus: Gudbranson E.
(Hip Injury)
Lundestrom I.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Monahan S.
(Injury)
Smith B.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Wood M.
(Leg Injury)
- There will not play in Buffalo: Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
Timmins C.
(Broken Leg)
Zucker J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
- There are questionable in Buffalo: Kesselring M.
(Injury)
Kozak T.
(Upper-Body Injury)
Lyon A.
(Lower-Body Injury)
- 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
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 71 | 42 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 266:179 | 106 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 72 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 245:198 | 97 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild | 73 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 239:210 | 94 |
| 4 | Anaheim Ducks | 72 | 24 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 243:247 | 86 |
| 5 | Edmonton Oilers | 73 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 254:249 | 81 |
| 6 | Utah Mammoth | 73 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 30 | 229:210 | 80 |
| 7 | Vegas Golden Knights | 73 | 24 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 228:229 | 79 |
| 8 | Nashville Predators | 72 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 217:239 | 77 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 72 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 25 | 193:216 | 76 |
| 10 | Seattle Kraken | 71 | 25 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 204:221 | 74 |
| 11 | Winnipeg Jets | 72 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 205:223 | 72 |
| 12 | San Jose Sharks | 70 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 31 | 212:251 | 71 |
| 13 | St. Louis Blues | 71 | 26 | 4 | 11 | 30 | 186:226 | 71 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 72 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 34 | 182:222 | 68 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 72 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 188:233 | 67 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 71 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 42 | 182:266 | 50 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 71 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 252:211 | 96 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres | 72 | 37 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 254:211 | 96 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 71 | 35 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 260:199 | 94 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens | 71 | 28 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 251:231 | 90 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins | 72 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 24 | 240:224 | 88 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 72 | 29 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 247:228 | 88 |
| 7 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 72 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 232:219 | 87 |
| 8 | New York Islanders | 73 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 27 | 211:207 | 87 |
| 9 | Ottawa Senators | 72 | 32 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 242:220 | 86 |
| 10 | Detroit Red Wings | 71 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 25 | 207:211 | 84 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Flyers | 71 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 209:215 | 82 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 73 | 31 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 227:215 | 81 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 71 | 25 | 12 | 2 | 32 | 197:215 | 76 |
| 14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 73 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 229:255 | 75 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 71 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 213:236 | 73 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 72 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 202:230 | 65 |
Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Colorado Avalanche is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Dallas Stars is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
