The Buffalo Sabres (21-26-5) take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-20-7) in NHL play on Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres rank 16th in the Eastern Conference (47 points), and the Blue Jackets are eighth in the Eastern Conference (59 points).
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Sabres vs. Blue Jackets: Feb. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM 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' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 16.34% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.48% | 18th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 26th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 20.77% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.66% | 25th |
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Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has been important to Buffalo's offense this season, registering 48 points in 47 games.
- John-Jason Peterka has 16 goals and 25 assists for Buffalo to compile 41 total points (0.8 per game).
- With 39 points through 44 games (six goals and 33 assists), Rasmus Dahlin has been an important part of Buffalo's offense this season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (18-15-4) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .897 for Buffalo.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has scored 17 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 40 assists (0.8 per game), contributing to the Columbus offense with 57 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 3.8 shots per game, shooting 8.5%.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the offense for Columbus this season with 21 goals and 34 assists.
- Sean Monahan's 14 goals and 27 assists add up to 41 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 19-12-3 this season, amassing 862 saves and allowing 101 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (47th in the league).
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Sabres
Tage Thompson: Out (Upper Body),
Mattias Samuelsson: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body),
Tyson Kozak: Out (Illness)
Blue Jackets
Zachary Werenski: Out (Undisclosed),
Dante Fabbro: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Kirill Marchenko: Out (Jaw)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2025 | Bruins | W 7-2 | Home |
| 1/31/2025 | Predators | W 4-3 | Home |
| 2/2/2025 | Devils | W 4-3 | Home |
| 2/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 2/22/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2025 | Golden Knights | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/31/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-2 | Away |
| 2/2/2025 | Stars | L 5-3 | Away |
| 2/4/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 2/6/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |