The Columbus Blue Jackets are back at home to kick off the 2026-27 season tonight at Nationwide Arena against the Buffalo Sabres.
The CBJ have lost four straight season openers. They last won at home against the Arizona Coyotes in 2021. The Sabres have lost three straight.
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Their all-time record is 9-14-2 in season openers and 3-6-2 in home season openers.
Buffalo Sabres – 2025-26 – 50-23-9 – 109 Points – Won the Atlantic Division
Columbus Blue Jackets – 2025-26 – 40-30-12 – 92 Points – Finished 5th in the Metro
Team Notes Per CBJ PR
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Columbus has won three-straight games vs. Bualo at Nationwide Arena.
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