Final Score: Blue Jackets 0 - Sabres 5
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Blue Jackets @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 29 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 1 |
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 78 | 79 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 49% | 64% |
Recent Results
Blue Jackets
@ Detroit Red Wings
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Apr 4, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 26, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 24, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Islanders
Mar 22, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
vs Seattle Kraken
Mar 21, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
Sabres
@ New York Rangers
Apr 8, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 6, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Washington Capitals
Apr 4, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New York Islanders
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Seattle Kraken
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 27, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 25, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Mar 22, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Los Angeles Kings
Mar 21, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1