Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres' 4-3 OT win over Blue Jackets
Rookie Victor Olofsson scored his second goal of the game 2:44 into overtime, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the depleted Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Thursday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Columbus Blue Jackets
3
Buffalo Sabres
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BUF | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Dallas Stars | L 1-3 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Carolina Hurricanes | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 10/24/26 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | W 2-1 | NHL |
| 10/20/26 | vs Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-6 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 2:44 3-4
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Missed 2:04 3-3
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Missed 19:53 3-3
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Goal 18:47 3-3
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Goal 15:34 2-3
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Penalty 4:55
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Penalty 4:55
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Penalty 4:55
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Missed 3:07 2-2
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Goal 2:10 2-2
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Penalty 1:00
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Goal 18:47 2-1
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Missed 13:03 2-0
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Goal 1:31 2-0
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Goal 19:32 1-0
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Missed 10:49 0-0
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Missed 6:35 0-0
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Missed 6:18 0-0
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Missed 4:40 0-0
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Missed 2:53 0-0
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End of Game 5:00 3-4
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Period End 5:00 3-4
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Goal 2:44 3-4
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Blocked 2:37 3-3
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Missed 2:04 3-3
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Blocked 1:48 3-3
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Shot 1:45 3-3
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Face Off 1:33 3-3
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Stoppage 1:33 3-3
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Shot 1:16 3-3
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Shot 0:33 3-3
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Face Off 0:26 3-3
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Stoppage 0:26 3-3
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Shot 0:25 3-3
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Takeaway 0:22 3-3
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Face Off 0:00 3-3
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Period Start 0:00 3-3
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Period End 20:00 3-3
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Blocked 19:58 3-3
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Missed 19:53 3-3
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Face Off 18:47 3-3
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Goal 18:47 3-3
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Hit 18:19 2-3
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Hit 18:04 2-3
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Hit 17:44 2-3
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Hit 17:15 2-3
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Hit 15:50 2-3
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Face Off 15:43 2-3
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Stoppage 15:43 2-3
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Shot 15:42 2-3
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Face Off 15:34 2-3
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Goal 15:34 2-3
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Face Off 14:51 2-2
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Stoppage 14:51 2-2
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Blocked 14:51 2-2
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Face Off 14:09 2-2
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Stoppage 14:09 2-2
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Shot 14:07 2-2
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Face Off 13:38 2-2
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Stoppage 13:38 2-2
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Team Stats
CBJ
BUF
11
Blocked Shots
13
26
Hits
21
0
Takeaways
5
31
Shots
27
0
Power Play Goals
1
1
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
100.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
28
Faceoffs Won
28
50.0
Faceoff Win Percent
50.0
5
Giveaways
4
2
Total Penalties
2
4
Penalty Minutes
4
Head to Head
BUF wins series 2-1
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