Heather Engel
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Lindy Ruff said Alex Lyon and Michael Kesselring are progressing.
Kesselring tweaked his (more recent) lower-body injury. The hope is he'll be back skating by the end of the week.
Lyon is day to day, no timeframe. Doesn't look like anything major.
Kesselring tweaked his (more recent) lower-body injury. The hope is he'll be back skating by the end of the week.
Lyon is day to day, no timeframe. Doesn't look like anything major.
January 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Lindy Ruff said Alex Lyon and Michael Kesselring are progressing.
Kesselring tweaked his (more recent) lower-body injury. The hope is he'll be back skating by the end of the week.
Lyon is day to day, no timeframe. Doesn't look like anything major.
Kesselring tweaked his (more recent) lower-body injury. The hope is he'll be back skating by the end of the week.
Lyon is day to day, no timeframe. Doesn't look like anything major.
Good morning. Sabres back at it.
Michael Kesselring and Alex Lyon remain absent.
Michael Kesselring and Alex Lyon remain absent.
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Good morning. Sabres back at it.
Michael Kesselring and Alex Lyon remain absent.
Michael Kesselring and Alex Lyon remain absent.
The winning streak ends at 10. Sabres fall 5-1.
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
The winning streak ends at 10. Sabres fall 5-1.
Sabres to the power play with 5:27 to go. Provorov sits for interference.
January 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Sabres to the power play with 5:27 to go. Provorov sits for interference.
Cole Sillinger scores an empty-net goal, 5-1
January 3, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Cole Sillinger scores an empty-net goal, 5-1
Sabres pull Luukkonen for an extra attacker with nine minutes to go.
January 3, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Sabres pull Luukkonen for an extra attacker with nine minutes to go.
Some 4-on-4 midway through the third. Provorov called for holding, Benson for embellishment.
January 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Some 4-on-4 midway through the third. Provorov called for holding, Benson for embellishment.
After 40: Blue Jackets lead the Sabres 4-1. Shots on goal are 27-23 for Columbus.
January 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM
After 40: Blue Jackets lead the Sabres 4-1. Shots on goal are 27-23 for Columbus.
Sabres getting a power play with 19.5 seconds left in the period. Dante Fabbro off for slashing.
January 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Sabres getting a power play with 19.5 seconds left in the period. Dante Fabbro off for slashing.
Some changes to the top nine: Tuch now with Thompson and Doan, Quinn with Norris and Östlund, Krebs with McLeod and Benson.
January 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Some changes to the top nine: Tuch now with Thompson and Doan, Quinn with Norris and Östlund, Krebs with McLeod and Benson.
4-1. Mathieu Olivier
January 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
4-1. Mathieu Olivier
After 20: Blue Jackets lead the Sabres 3-1. Shots on goal are 15-11 for Columbus
January 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
After 20: Blue Jackets lead the Sabres 3-1. Shots on goal are 15-11 for Columbus
Dahlin clanks iron on the power play with about 40 seconds left.
January 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Dahlin clanks iron on the power play with about 40 seconds left.
Sabres to the power play with 1:59 left in the first. Olivier off for cross-checking.
January 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Sabres to the power play with 1:59 left in the first. Olivier off for cross-checking.
Voronkov deflects a shot that trickles through Luukkonen. 3-1 Columbus.
January 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Voronkov deflects a shot that trickles through Luukkonen. 3-1 Columbus.
2-1 Blue Jackets
Brendan Gaunce capitalizes on a short-handed breakaway after Thompson blows a tire inside the offensive blue line.
Brendan Gaunce capitalizes on a short-handed breakaway after Thompson blows a tire inside the offensive blue line.
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
2-1 Blue Jackets
Brendan Gaunce capitalizes on a short-handed breakaway after Thompson blows a tire inside the offensive blue line.
Brendan Gaunce capitalizes on a short-handed breakaway after Thompson blows a tire inside the offensive blue line.
With 12 seconds left on the Bryson penalty, Kent Johnson gets called for hooking.
January 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
With 12 seconds left on the Bryson penalty, Kent Johnson gets called for hooking.
Blue Jackets to their first power play. Bryson off for tripping.
January 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Blue Jackets to their first power play. Bryson off for tripping.
1-1
Norris with a pass through the crease to Doan for the tap-in.
Norris with a pass through the crease to Doan for the tap-in.
January 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
1-1
Norris with a pass through the crease to Doan for the tap-in.
Norris with a pass through the crease to Doan for the tap-in.
Some 4-on-4 midway through the period as Norris and Mathieu Olivier each get called for roughing.
January 3, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Some 4-on-4 midway through the period as Norris and Mathieu Olivier each get called for roughing.
Luukkonen gets the glove on a Severson chance out of the box.
January 3, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Luukkonen gets the glove on a Severson chance out of the box.
Sabres get the game's first power play. Severson with a hook on Östlund, who got behind the Columbus defense for a breakaway opportunity.
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Sabres get the game's first power play. Severson with a hook on Östlund, who got behind the Columbus defense for a breakaway opportunity.
1-0 Blue Jackets
Denton Mateychuk goes far side from the top of the right circle.
Denton Mateychuk goes far side from the top of the right circle.
January 3, 2026 at 8:14 PM
1-0 Blue Jackets
Denton Mateychuk goes far side from the top of the right circle.
Denton Mateychuk goes far side from the top of the right circle.
Notable cheers from the crowd when the pre-game video report mentioned the Sabres.
January 3, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Notable cheers from the crowd when the pre-game video report mentioned the Sabres.