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Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction
October 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · BUF 5-4-3, CBJ 5-5-0
Model prediction
Buffalo Sabres
50%
win chance · 3.15 xGoals
Columbus Blue Jackets
50%
win chance · 3.17 xGoals
Celly's model leans Columbus Blue Jackets (50%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: BUF 3.1, CBJ 3.2, about 6.3 total goals.
Total: Under 6.5 at 51% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).
Starting goalies
BUF: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen confirmed
CBJ: Jet Greaves confirmed
Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.
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