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The Buffalo Sabres (1-3-1) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on October 17, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Sabres vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.60 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.60 | 20th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 0.00% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 22nd |
Blue Jackets' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.63 | 31st |
| Shots | 30.0 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 34.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 15.09% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.27% | 26th |
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Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Sabres
- With two goals and four assists this season, Alex Tuch is one of Buffalo's leading contributors (six points).
- Having scored three goals and adding zero assists, Tage Thompson is a top contributor for Buffalo through five games.
- Through five games, Jordan Greenway has proven himself as a contributor for Buffalo. He has three points (two goals and one assist).
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has recorded 0 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 11 goals with 76 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Sean Monahan's 26 goals and 33 assists in 83 games for Columbus last season added up to 59 total points.
- Zachary Werenski was one of the top contributors for Columbus with 57 total points (0.8 per game), with 11 goals and 46 assists in 70 games.
- Kirill Marchenko had 42 points, including 23 goals and 19 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins was 13-17-8 last season, conceding 130 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (47th in the league).
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Sabres
Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Gavin Brindley: Out (Finger),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Elvis Merzlikins: Questionable (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Upper Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Kings | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/12/2024 | Panthers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2024 | Penguins | L 6-5 | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Wild | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/12/2024 | Avalanche | W 6-4 | Away |
| 10/15/2024 | Panthers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/17/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Predators | - | Away |