NHL play on Thursday includes a meeting in Columbus, Ohio between the Columbus Blue Jackets (35-33-9) and Buffalo Sabres (35-36-6) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 11th (with 79 points) and the Sabres 13th (76 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Sabres: April 10 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 18.64% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.96% | 26th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.62% | 22nd |
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Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has been imperative to Columbus' offense this season, registering 75 points in 76 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has 31 goals and 39 assists for Columbus to compile 70 total points (0.9 per game).
- Through 63 games, Kent Johnson has proven himself as a scoring option for Columbus. He has 51 points (21 goals and 30 assists).
- As Columbus' top goalie, Elvis Merzlikins has recorded 26 wins and 21 losses this season while giving up 168 goals with 1388 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored 44 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 27 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 71 total points (1.0 per game). He averages 3.1 shots per game, shooting 19.4%.
- Alex Tuch has helped lead the offense for Buffalo this season with 33 goals and 29 assists.
- John-Jason Peterka has 62 points so far, including 25 goals and 37 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 24-23-4 this season, collecting 1260 saves and giving up 164 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .885 save percentage (57th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Elvis Merzlikins: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Tyson Kozak: Out (Hip)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 5-0 | Away |
| 4/6/2025 | Senators | L 4-0 | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Senators | W 5-2 | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Bruins | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Hurricanes | W 3-0 | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |