Final Score: Sabres 1 - Blue Jackets 5
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 4 |
| Stat | Sabres | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 44% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs New York Islanders
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Seattle Kraken
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 9, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Blue Jackets
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs New York Islanders
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Minnesota Wild
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 9, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4