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4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets

Fansided | January 3, 2026

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The Buffalo Sabres win streak came to an end at 10 after they struggled against the Columbus Blue Jackets to lose 5-1.

Jan 3, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Mathieu Olivier (24) scores a goal past Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images | Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

The Buffalo Sabres were looking to make franchise history with a win, as it would have been their 11th straight. In addition to the record, the Sabres would be looking to get a win for their new general manager, Jarmo Kekalainen, who was returning to where he spent over a decade as general manager with the Blue Jackets.

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