Blue Jackets vs Sabres · as of Tue, Nov 3
As of Tuesday, November 3, the Jackets lead 1-0 in the season series after 1 of 3 meetings. Last time out, Thu, Oct 1, the Blue Jackets won 6-3. Next game: Friday, November 6, Blue Jackets at Sabres, 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center on Blue Jackets Hockey Network, MSG Buffalo (US) and Sportsnet+, TVA Sports (Canada).
Season series so far
| Date | Final | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Thu |  Blue Jackets 6, Sabres 3Sabres at Blue Jackets | Nationwide Arena |
Remaining Blue Jackets vs Sabres games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6Fri | Blue Jackets at SabresKeyBank Center USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, MSG Buffalo CASportsnet+, TVA Sports | USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, MSG Buffalo CASportsnet+, TVA Sports | |
| Jan 8Fri | Sabres at Blue JacketsNationwide Arena USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, MSG Buffalo CATVA Sports | USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, MSG Buffalo CATVA Sports |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, so they chase the same playoff spots. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
| Blue Jackets | Stat |  Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| 5-7-0 | Record | 7-4-3 |
| 10 | Points | 17 |
| .417 | Points % | .607 |
| 8th Met | Division | 7th Atl |
| 16th East | Conference | 9th East |
| −10 | Goal diff | −6 |
| 4-6-0 | Last 10 | 5-2-3 |
| L2 | Streak | W3 |
| 14% | Playoff odds | 70% |
| <1% | Win division | 11% |
| 85 | Projected pts | 101 |
| 1-0-0 | Series W-L-OT | 0-1-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Blue Jackets Vs Sabres: questions
- When do the Blue Jackets play the Sabres next?
- Friday, November 6, 2026: Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres, 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center.
- What channel is Blue Jackets vs Sabres on?
- The next meeting (Fri, Nov 6) airs on Blue Jackets Hockey Network, MSG Buffalo (US) and Sportsnet+, TVA Sports (Canada).
- Who won the last Blue Jackets vs Sabres game?
- Blue Jackets 6, Sabres 3 on Thursday, October 1 at Nationwide Arena.
- How many times do the Blue Jackets and Sabres play this season?
- 3 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Columbus and 1 in Buffalo. 1 played, 2 to go.
- How do the Blue Jackets and Sabres compare this season?
- The Columbus Blue Jackets are 5-7-0 with 10 points; the Buffalo Sabres are 7-4-3 with 17 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.