Columbus Blue Jackets to face Buffalo Sabres in home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the Buffalo Sabres for their home opener on October 1 at Nationwide Arena. This match marks the beginning of the 2026-27 NHL season, with the league's full schedule set to be released tomorrow. The Blue Jackets have ties to the Sabres' management, including Jarmo Kekalainen, the former GM of Columbus, now with Buffalo. The Sabres had a strong previous season, winning the Atlantic Division and reaching the playoffs, offering a challenging start for Columbus.
- •Blue Jackets host Sabres on October 1 at Nationwide Arena.
- •NHL’s full schedule to be announced on July 16.
- •Sabres advanced to the second round of playoffs last season.
- •Jarmo Kekalainen and John Davidson have ties to both teams.
- •Sabres lost Alex Tuch to free agency but retained key players.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Columbus Blue Jackets to host Buffalo Sabres for home opener
"The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 1 at Nationwide Arena, hosting former executives in their 2026-27 home opener.
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