Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres - October 01, 2026

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Scoring Summary

Teams

Sabres logo, Sabres 0-1-0, 1ST 1, 2ND 2, 3RD 0, TOT 3

Blue Jackets logo, Blue Jackets 1-0-0, 1ST 3, 2ND 1, 3RD 2, TOT 6

Scoring

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17:58PP - Goal scored by Matthew Knies assisted by Charlie Coyle and Zach Werenski

12:51Goal scored by Cole Sillinger assisted by Charlie Coyle and Denton Mateychuk

7:21Goal scored by Mattias Samuelsson assisted by Noah Ostlund and Owen Power

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Buffalo Sabres		O 6.5 +110	-115
Columbus Blue Jackets		U 6.5 -134	-104

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3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue JacketsFor the fourth straight season, the Buffalo Sabres drop their season opener as they lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets by a final score of 6-3. The Sabres scored

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Mattias Samuelsson delivers the first goal of the 2026-27 season for the SabresThe Buffalo Sabres weren't sure if Mattias Samuelsson was going to be available for the first game of the regular season after suffering an injury in the presea

Bettman on No-Trade Clauses

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Bettman on No-Trade ClausesNHL commissioner isn't pleased with how players use no-movement clause in order to switch teams

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Buffalo Sabres are getting the reward from Louis Crevier’s unlikely NHL riseThe Buffalo Sabres were only a few hours away from the start of the 2026-27 season but that didn't mean Jarmo Kekalainen was willing to take a break. Instead, t

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Lindy Ruff puts Sabres players on high alert as new season beginsThe Buffalo Sabres will face challenges during the 2026-27 NHL season as they try to defend their Atlantic Division crown and make another trip to the playoffs.

NHL Trade Targets 🎯

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NHL Trade Targets 🎯Ranking top players in rumor mill 📲

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Months after trade, Sabres sign Louis Crevier to contract extension - Buffalo Hockey BeatSabres newcomer Louis Crevier spent some of the preseason skating alongside captain Rasmus Dahlin or Owen Power on Buffalo’s first or second defense pair.

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3 Buffalo Sabres prospects who could make their NHL debut in 2026-27The Sabres have vastly improved their prospect pool in recent years, and several of those young players are getting closer to NHL as the 2026-27 season arrives.

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Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov's remarkable injury luck finally runs outFor the first time in his career, Ivan Provorov will miss an NHL game due to injury. He's been placed on the IR list.

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Shorthanded Blue Jackets need to pull together tonight against the SabresThe Blue Jackets got more bad news on the injury front this morning, and will be without three of their top five defensemen tonight.

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Sabres recall veteran from Rochester Amerks before opener - Buffalo Hockey BeatSabres defenseman Dennis Gilbert struggled during the preseason before clearing waivers and being assigned to Rochester.

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When fully healthy, who should be on the Blue Jackets roster?The Blue Jackets will start the year without some regulars, so it will take some work to fit everyone in when healthy.

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A player at each position who'll decide the Buffalo Sabres' 2026-27 fateThe Sabres are aiming to make a second straight trip to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but Buffalo will need some players to step up to make a postseason return.

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5 bold predictions for the 2026-27 Blue Jackets seasonBrace yourself. Today, the staff at Union and Blue is making our annual 5 bold predictions for the Columbus Blue Jackets.