Buffalo Sabres 5-2 Columbus Blue Jackets: Norris nets two

The Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 at Keybank Center in Round 6 of the 2026/2027 NHL season. Josh Norris scored twice and defenseman Owen Power had three assists in the win.

The game was effectively settled in the second period, which Buffalo Sabres won 3-0 to build a commanding lead. Kent Johnson was the standout for Columbus Blue Jackets with a goal and an assist.

Buffalo Sabres edged a lively first period 2-1, giving them the early advantage. They then pulled clear with three unanswered goals in the second period.

Columbus Blue Jackets took the third period 1-0, but it was too late to change the outcome. No individual goal times or penalties were included in the match data.

Owen Power led all players with 3 points, all of them assists, while Josh Norris finished with 2 goals. For Columbus Blue Jackets, Kent Johnson recorded 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points.

The result moves the Buffalo Sabres to a record of 8-5-3. The Columbus Blue Jackets drop to 7-8-0.

Buffalo Sabres sit 18th of 32 teams after the win, with 19 points from 16 games. They have scored 49 goals and conceded 53.

Columbus Blue Jackets are 27th with 14 points from 15 games. Their goal tally stands at 40 scored and 47 against.