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How to watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres

Blue Jackets4-5-0#16 Eastern ConferenceatSabres4-4-3#13 Eastern Conference

When
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Watch on
ESPN+ MSGB CBJNHL
Where
KeyBank Center
Cheapest plan

Matchup preview

Blue Jackets come in at 4-5-0 (W-L-OT), 0-2-0 on the road. Sabres come in at 4-4-3 (W-L-OT), 3-3-0 at home and have lost 3 straight. Sabres injury report: Justin Danforth (Out), Jiri Kulich (Out).

Built automatically from ESPN records, standings, injury reports and probables.

Series fun fact

Columbus Blue Jackets won the last meeting 6-3 on 2026-10-01. Season series: CBJ lead series 1-0.

From ESPN's head-to-head data.

Can I watch it?

My services

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Watching locally

MSGB Buffalo Sabres local broadcast, Buffalo area only

CBJNHL Columbus Blue Jackets local broadcast, Columbus area only

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