Blue Jackets Secure 6-4 Victory Over Sabres Despite Key Injury

Columbus triumphs with balanced scoring and resilient play, overcoming early setbacks to defeat Buffalo at home.

Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier each recorded a goal and an assist, leading the Blue Jackets to their first home win of the season.
Columbus' Yegor Chinakhov extended his point streak to four games with an early power-play goal, contributing to the team's offensive success.
Despite a strong offensive showing, the Blue Jackets faced adversity as forward Kent Johnson left the game with an upper-body injury.
Buffalo's Jiri Kulich scored his first NHL goal, but the Sabres struggled defensively, marking their fifth loss in six games.
Columbus goaltender Daniil Tarasov made 21 saves, helping the team maintain their lead and secure the win.