Sabres clinch worst record, best odds at No. 1 draft pick in loss
The Buffalo Sabres' 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets ensured them of the NHL's worst record and the best chance at the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
2
Columbus Blue Jackets
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CBJ | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L 3-8 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | L 1-4 | NHL |
| 11/6/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | L 1-2 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 19:50 2-4
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Missed 19:48 2-3
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Missed 13:03 2-3
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Goal 10:35 2-3
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Missed 9:14 2-2
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Missed 8:50 2-2
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Penalty 8:10
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Missed 3:15 2-2
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Missed 19:20 2-2
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Goal 19:01 2-2
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Penalty 18:44
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Missed 13:21 1-2
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Penalty 10:46
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Missed 10:43 1-2
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Missed 9:00 1-2
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Missed 4:53 1-2
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Missed 13:46 1-2
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Penalty 12:58
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Missed 10:29 1-2
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Missed 10:01 1-2
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Goal 9:35 1-2
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Missed 9:14 1-1
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Missed 8:57 1-1
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Missed 8:45 1-1
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Missed 7:04 1-1
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Missed 5:32 1-1
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Missed 4:26 1-1
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Goal 2:25 1-1
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Goal 0:14 0-1
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End of Game 20:00 2-4
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Period End 20:00 2-4
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Face Off 19:50 2-4
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Goal 19:50 2-4
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Missed 19:48 2-3
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Face Off 19:07 2-3
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Stoppage 19:07 2-3
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Face Off 18:57 2-3
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Stoppage 18:57 2-3
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Shot 18:56 2-3
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Blocked 18:52 2-3
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Giveaway 18:51 2-3
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Hit 18:21 2-3
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Face Off 18:16 2-3
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Stoppage 18:16 2-3
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Face Off 18:10 2-3
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Stoppage 18:10 2-3
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Shot 18:08 2-3
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Hit 17:45 2-3
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Face Off 16:39 2-3
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Stoppage 16:39 2-3
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Face Off 16:31 2-3
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Stoppage 16:31 2-3
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Shot 16:30 2-3
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Shot 16:23 2-3
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Face Off 16:14 2-3
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Stoppage 16:14 2-3
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Shot 16:13 2-3
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Takeaway 16:01 2-3
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Shot 15:08 2-3
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Face Off 14:43 2-3
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Stoppage 14:43 2-3
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Hit 14:29 2-3
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Giveaway 14:20 2-3
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Shot 14:00 2-3
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Shot 13:13 2-3
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Hit 13:09 2-3
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Missed 13:03 2-3
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Face Off 12:43 2-3
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Stoppage 12:43 2-3
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Team Stats
BUF
CBJ
12
Blocked Shots
5
30
Hits
21
5
Takeaways
9
25
Shots
40
1
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
1
33.3
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
24
Faceoffs Won
37
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
3
Giveaways
7
1
Total Penalties
3
2
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
CBJ win series 2-1
Injuries
Columbus Blue Jackets
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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