Blue Jackets vs Sabres tonight: time, TV, injuries and key player stats (Nov 6)
Columbus Blue Jackets play at Buffalo Sabres tonight, Nov 6, at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, MSGB, CBJNHL. ESPN's injury report below was pulled at 1:55 PM ET.
Updated November 6, 2026, 1:55 PM ET. Source: ESPN.
Blue Jackets vs Sabres: time and TV
- Puck drop: 7:00 PM ET on Nov 6
- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres
- TV: ESPN+, MSGB, CBJNHL
- Records: Blue Jackets 7-7-0, Sabres 7-5-3
Injuries for Blue Jackets and Sabres
- Blue Jackets: nobody else listed.
- Sabres: Konsta Helenius out; Justin Danforth (injured reserve), Alex Lyon (injured reserve), Matt Grzelcyk (injured reserve) and Jack Rathbone (injured reserve).
Source: ESPN injury report as of 1:55 PM ET. Statuses can change before the game.
Key player stats this season
- Blue Jackets: Kent Johnson, 14 points this season
- Blue Jackets: Kent Johnson, 7 goals this season
- Blue Jackets: Zach Werenski, 12 assists this season
- Sabres: Tage Thompson, 18 points this season
- Sabres: Tage Thompson, 10 goals this season
- Sabres: Zach Benson, 12 assists this season
Last 5 games for each team's leading scorer
- Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets): 1, 1, 1, 1, 3 points in his last 5 games, newest first.
- Tage Thompson (Sabres): 1, 2, 5, 1, 0 points in his last 5 games, newest first.
Research the game
- Tonight's games and lines
- NHL hit rates for every player
- Blue Jackets vs Sabres player props preview
- NHL slate for Nov 6
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FAQ
What time is Blue Jackets vs Sabres tonight? The game starts at 7:00 PM ET on Nov 6, per ESPN.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Sabres on tonight? ESPN lists ESPN+, MSGB, CBJNHL.
Who is injured for Blue Jackets vs Sabres? See the injury section above: it is ESPN's report as of 1:55 PM ET, and statuses can change before the game.