Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Goaltender Comparison
Sabres
| NAME | WINS | L | OTL | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2.87 | .907 | |
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2.58 | .897 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 | .895 |
Blue Jackets
| NAME | WINS | L | OTL | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2.69 | .907 | |
| 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4.04 | .877 |
Game Information
Nationwide Arena
8:00 PM, 3 January 2026
Columbus, OH
Injury Report
Buffalo Sabres| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| C | Day-To-Day | 29 Dec |
| D | Day-To-Day | 29 Dec |
| D | IR | 5 Feb |
| G | IR | 6 Jan |
| LW | IR | 3 Jan |
Columbus Blue Jackets| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| C | OUT | 29 Dec |
Team Stats
Regular Season Series
CBJ lead 1-0
2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 23 | 11 | 3 | 49 |
| NY Islanders | 21 | 14 | 4 | 46 |
| Philadelphia | 19 | 11 | 7 | 45 |
| Washington | 20 | 13 | 5 | 45 |
| New Jersey | 20 | 16 | 2 | 42 |
| NY Rangers | 19 | 17 | 4 | 42 |
| Pittsburgh | 16 | 12 | 9 | 41 |
| Columbus | 16 | 15 | 6 | 38 |
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