Buffalo Sabres vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - January 3, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sat Jan 3

8:00PM

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Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-

Nationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Sabres	2.90 GF AVG	3.39 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play
Blue Jackets	2.89 GF AVG	3.22 GA AVG	18.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Michael Kesselring (D)	Lower Body	12-17-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 18
Tyson Kozak (C)	Undisclosed	12-07-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 8
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7
Boone Jenner (C)	Upper Body	12-10-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 11
Mathieu Olivier (C)	Upper Body	12-08-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 9
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	12-15-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 16

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