Texier scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 4-3
Rookie Alexandre Texier scored 2:08 into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
3
Columbus Blue Jackets
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CBJ | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
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| 10/31/26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Anaheim Ducks | W 7-6 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ San Jose Sharks | W 2-0 | NHL |
| 10/24/26 | @ Washington Capitals | L 3-4 | NHL |
| 10/21/26 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-3 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 2:08 3-4
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Goal 18:46 3-3
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Missed 18:33 2-3
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Penalty 17:34
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Missed 17:14 2-3
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Missed 11:13 2-3
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Missed 10:07 2-3
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Missed 9:51 2-3
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Goal 6:46 2-3
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Missed 6:08 2-2
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Penalty 5:38
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Missed 2:53 2-2
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Missed 15:11 2-2
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Goal 11:58 2-2
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Penalty 8:14
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Missed 7:47 1-2
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Penalty 7:04
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Missed 6:12 1-2
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Missed 4:45 1-2
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Missed 2:24 1-2
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Goal 1:32 1-2
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Penalty 0:37
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Missed 0:35 0-2
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Goal 19:05 0-2
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Penalty 18:56
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Goal 18:09 0-1
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Missed 17:51 0-0
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Missed 11:01 0-0
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Missed 10:31 0-0
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Missed 9:02 0-0
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Penalty 7:26
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Missed 5:08 0-0
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Missed 4:54 0-0
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Missed 2:11 0-0
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Missed 1:10 0-0
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End of Game 5:00 0-1
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Period End 5:00 0-1
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Goal 2:08 3-4
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Takeaway 2:07 0-1
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Face Off 1:38 0-1
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Stoppage 1:38 0-1
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Blocked 1:36 0-1
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Hit 0:42 0-1
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Face Off 0:00 0-1
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Period Start 0:00 0-1
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Period End 20:00 3-3
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Shot 19:59 3-3
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Blocked 19:41 3-3
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Blocked 19:35 3-3
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Shot 19:05 3-3
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Hit 19:02 3-3
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Face Off 18:46 3-3
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Goal 18:46 3-3
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Missed 18:33 2-3
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Face Off 18:17 2-3
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Stoppage 18:17 2-3
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Penalty 17:34
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Face Off 17:34 2-3
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Stoppage 17:34 2-3
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Face Off 17:28 2-3
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Stoppage 17:28 2-3
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Shot 17:27 2-3
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Missed 17:14 2-3
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Face Off 16:27 2-3
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Stoppage 16:27 2-3
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Face Off 16:11 2-3
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Stoppage 16:11 2-3
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Shot 16:10 2-3
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Hit 15:54 2-3
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Takeaway 14:54 2-3
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Giveaway 14:01 2-3
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Giveaway 13:55 2-3
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Blocked 12:22 2-3
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Blocked 12:06 2-3
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Hit 11:53 2-3
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Team Stats
BUF
CBJ
13
Blocked Shots
17
13
Hits
15
4
Takeaways
11
18
Shots
44
2
Power Play Goals
2
4
Power Play Opportunities
3
50.0
Power Play Percentage
66.7
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
26
Faceoffs Won
34
43.3
Faceoff Win Percent
56.7
8
Giveaways
5
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
CBJ lead series 1-0
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