Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Buffalo Sabres host Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) at KeyBank Center in the NHL.
Buffalo Sabres have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Columbus Blue Jackets have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- KeyBank Center, Buffalo
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, MSGB, CBJNHL (In the United States · ESPN)
Preview in numbers
- Start time in the United States is 7:00 PM (ET) on Friday November 6, 2026, live on ESPN+, MSGB, CBJNHL (ESPN).
- Buffalo Sabres are without a win in 3.
- Columbus Blue Jackets have 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5.
- Their last meeting, on Oct 1, 2026, finished Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 Buffalo Sabres.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds comparison
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Head-to-head record
0
Buffalo Sabres
0
Draws
1
Columbus Blue Jackets
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 24 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Bruins | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | LWWLL |
| 3 |  Canadiens | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 18 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Devils | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | WWWLW |
| 5 |  Lightning | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 17 | WWLLW |
| 6 |  Senators | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 17 | WLWLL |
| 7 |  Capitals | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WLWWW |
| 8 |  Panthers | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | WLLWW |
| 9 |  Islanders | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | WLLWW |
| 10 |  Maple Leafs | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 16 | WWWLL |
| 11 |  Sabres | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | LLLWW |
| 12 |  Red Wings | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | LWLWW |
| 13 |  Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | LWLLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 12 | LLWWL |
| 15 |  Blue Jackets | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | LLWWL |
| 16 |  Flyers | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 10 | WWLLL |
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FAQ
What time does Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets start?
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) starts on Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM (ET) at KeyBank Center.
Where to watch Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets?
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets is shown on ESPN+, MSGB and CBJNHL.
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