How to watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres
NHL. Columbus Blue Jackets (4-5-0) at Buffalo Sabres (4-4-3). Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center. Watch on ESPN+, MSGB or CBJNHL.
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Fri, Nov 6 · ET
Where to watch
- ESPN+Streaming service. Needs a subscription.
Local channels
- MSGBLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
- CBJNHLLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
Preview
The Blue Jackets (4-5-0) visit the Sabres (4-4-3) at KeyBank Center, Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM ET.
The Blue Jackets have won 2 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 2-1 OT against Vegas Golden Knights.
The Sabres have won 1 of their last 5. Their last game was a loss, 4-3 OT at Washington Capitals.
They last met on Thu, Oct 1, 2026, when the Blue Jackets won 6-3.
Players to watch: Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets' goals leader, 4) and Jack Quinn (Sabres' goals leader, 6).
On the injury report for the Sabres: Jiri Kulich (out), Sam Carrick (injured reserve), Alex Lyon (injured reserve).
The game is on ESPN+.
Injury report
Columbus Blue Jackets
No injuries reported.
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jiri Kulich C | Out | Concussion |
| Justin Danforth RW | Day-To-Day | Upper Body |
| Sam Carrick C | Injured Reserve | Upper Body |
| Alex Lyon G | Injured Reserve | Upper Body |
| Matt Grzelcyk D | Injured Reserve | Lower Body |
Head-to-head
Regular Season Series: CBJ lead series 1-0
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026Buffalo Sabres 3atColumbus Blue Jackets 6
- Thu, Apr 9, 2026Columbus Blue Jackets 0atBuffalo Sabres 5
- Sat, Jan 3, 2026Buffalo Sabres 1atColumbus Blue Jackets 5
- Tue, Oct 28, 2025Columbus Blue Jackets 4atBuffalo Sabres 3
- Thu, Apr 10, 2025Buffalo Sabres 2atColumbus Blue Jackets 3
Recent formnewest first
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Sat, Oct 24 W 2-1 OT vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Tue, Oct 20 L 6-2 vs Toronto Maple Leafs
- Sun, Oct 18 L 2-1 at Minnesota Wild
- Sat, Oct 17 W 1-0 OT vs New York Rangers
- Tue, Oct 13 L 7-3 vs Florida Panthers
Buffalo Sabres
- Sat, Oct 24 L 4-3 OT at Washington Capitals
- Wed, Oct 21 L 3-1 vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Sat, Oct 17 L 4-3 OT at Montreal Canadiens
- Thu, Oct 15 W 5-4 OT at Toronto Maple Leafs
- Tue, Oct 13 L 4-3 SO at Montreal Canadiens
Key players
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Goals | Kent Johnson 4 |
| Assists | Charlie Coyle 7 |
| Points | Charlie Coyle 8 |
Buffalo Sabres
| Goals | Jack Quinn 6 |
| Assists | Owen Power 7 |
| Points | Jack Quinn 11 |
Questions
Is there a free Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres live stream?
No. ESPN+, MSGB or CBJNHL needs a paid subscription. Only games on CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC are free, with a TV antenna. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.
What channel is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres on?
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres is on ESPN+, MSGB or CBJNHL.
What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres start?
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres starts Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center.
Does StreamEast stream Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres?
No. We don't stream games and we're not the old StreamEast site. We list the official channels and apps showing each game.
Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres?
Players listed as out or doubtful: Jiri Kulich (Buffalo Sabres, out); Sam Carrick (Buffalo Sabres, injured reserve); Alex Lyon (Buffalo Sabres, injured reserve); Matt Grzelcyk (Buffalo Sabres, injured reserve). Check the full injury report above for questionable players.
Who won the last Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres game?
Columbus Blue Jackets won 6-3 on Thu, Oct 1, 2026.
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