The NHL schedule on Tuesday includes a matchup between the Buffalo Sabres (4-4-1) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (4-4), starting at 6:45 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres rank 11th in the Eastern Conference (9 points), while the Blue Jackets are 13th in the Eastern Conference (8 points).
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Sabres vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 23.33% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 93.94% | 1st |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 20th |
| Shots | 32.8 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 15% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 60.71% | 32nd |
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Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's top contributors this season with eight points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10.5%.
- Zachary Benson has eight points (zero goals, eight assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Buffalo's offensive effort is aided by Rasmus Dahlin's eight points. He's contributed seven assists.
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Alex Lyon has recorded 3 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 18 goals with 213 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Dmitri Voronkov's nine points make him a vital offensive option for Columbus. He has five goals and four assists in eight games.
- Kirill Marchenko is a top offensive contributor for Columbus with eight total points this season. He has scored five goals and added three assists in eight games.
- Boone Jenner has six points so far, including two goals and four assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 3-1-0 record this season, with a .914 save percentage (16th in the league). He has 128 saves, and has conceded 12 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Tyson Kozak: Out (Lower Body),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee),
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Colten Ellis: Day-To-Day (Back),
Jacob Bryson: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
None
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Red Wings | W 4-2 | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 11/1/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Stars | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Capitals | L 5-1 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Penguins | W 5-4 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/29/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 11/2/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |