Columbus Blue Jackets
Current season record
4–5–0 · 8 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
Next game listed by the source
at Philadelphia Flyers
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 26, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres — Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Game Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Final.
Game Analysis
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- Bowen Byram (6)
- Alex Tuch (17)
- Alex Tuch (18)
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- Kent Johnson (16)
- Ivan Provorov (5)
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Game Summary — Tuesday, February 4, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Buffalo Sabres won 3–2 at KeyBank Center.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Game Analysis — Tuesday, February 4, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Buffalo Sabres won despite being outshot 29–21. Columbus Blue Jackets generated more shots on target, but the volume advantage did not translate into a better result. Buffalo Sabres scored on 14.3% of its shots, compared with 6.9% for Columbus Blue Jackets. Those are team scoring rates, not goalie save percentages; empty-net goals can affect them. The totals establish a difference in conversion, but cannot separate finishing, chance quality and goaltending.
Columbus Blue Jackets converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%); Buffalo Sabres converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Official Game Highlights — Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Game Statistics — Tuesday, February 4, 2025
| Statistic | Columbus Blue Jackets | Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 29 | 21 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 1 | 1 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Hits | 18 | 24 |
| Blocked shots | 18 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 22 |
| Penalty minutes | 7 | 7 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Buffalo Sabres won 3–2 at KeyBank Center.
Who scored
- Bowen Byram Goal (6) Snap Shot, assists: Jason Zucker (21), Alex Tuch (22)
- Kent Johnson Goal (16) Backhand, assists: James van Riemsdyk (14), Ivan Provorov (19)
- Alex Tuch Goal (17) Tip-In, assists: Dennis Gilbert (3), Bowen Byram (21)
- Alex Tuch Goal (18) Tip-In, assists: Rasmus Dahlin (34), Jason Zucker (22)
- Ivan Provorov Goal (5) Tip-In, assists: Damon Severson (15), Luca Del Bel Belluz (6)
Goalies
- Elvis Merzlikins stopped 18 of 21 for Columbus Blue Jackets.
- James Reimer stopped 27 of 29 for Buffalo Sabres.
Alex Tuch Goal (17) Tip-In, assists: Dennis Gilbert (3), Bowen Byram (21) That made the score 1–2 in the 2nd, and Buffalo Sabres stayed ahead.