How to Stream Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres: Live, TV Channel

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Buffalo Sabres in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Blue Jackets hold a record of 26 wins, 20 losses, and 7 overtime losses, currently positioned fourth in their division. However, they are coming off a loss, which breaks a streak of positive momentum. In contrast, the Sabres, with a record of 21 wins, 26 losses, and 5 overtime losses, are on a three-game winning streak, despite their overall struggles this season, placing them eighth in their division. Key players for the Blue Jackets include Zach Werenski, who leads the team with 57 points, while Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 48 points. Both teams will look to capitalize on their respective strengths as they face off at KeyBank Center.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres Game Information

Game Date: February 04, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed), MSG Sportsnet
Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Buffalo Sabres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 21-26-5
Conference Record: 10-16-2
Division Record: 5-7-1
Streak: 3 win

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 26-20-7
Conference Record: 14-10-4
Division Record: 7-5-3
Streak: 1 loss

Stat Leaders

Buffalo Sabres (21-26-5, #8 in division)

Goals Leader: Tage Thompson, 26G, 22A, 48 PTS
Assists Leader: Rasmus Dahlin, 6G, 33A, 39 PTS
Points Leader: Tage Thompson, 26G, 22A, 48 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Jason Zucker, 53 PIM
Goalie: James Reimer, 1-4-1, 2.63 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Columbus Blue Jackets (26-20-7, #4 in division)

Goals Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 21G, 34A, 55 PTS
Assists Leader: Zach Werenski, 17G, 40A, 57 PTS
Points Leader: Zach Werenski, 17G, 40A, 57 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mathieu Olivier, 92 PIM
Goalie: Elvis Merzlikins, 19-12-3, 2.96 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Buffalo Sabres Injury Report

Connor Clifton – Illness (Day To Day) – Clifton did not play in Sunday’s (Feb. 2) game against New Jersey.
Jordan Greenway – Middle-body (Out) – Greenway is slated to begin practicing with the Sabres soon, as per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Monday (Jan. 27).
Tyson Kozak – Illness (Out) – The Buffalo Sabres placed F Tyson Kozak on the Injured Reserve.

Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report

Kirill Marchenko – Jaw (Out) – The Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Kirill Marchenko on Injured Reserve Monday (Feb. 3).
Boone Jenner – Shoulder (Out) – Jenner skated before practice on Saturday (Jan. 25) but his return could occur when the team goes to action after the 4 Nations Face-Off, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Erik Gudbranson – Shoulder (Out) – The Blue Jackets announced Gudbranson (shoulder) isn’t expected to return until the end of March, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports Saturday.
Sean Monahan – Wrist (Out) – The Blue Jackets announced on Saturday (Jan. 25) that Monahan is expected to be sidelined an additional six to eight weeks due to a wrist injury.
Yegor Chinakhov – Upper Body (Out) – Chinakhov is still a few weeks away from a return, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.