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To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Will the Jackets bounce back from their first loss of the year? Coach Larsen has some new look lines, and Elvis is back in net. Sticking with the redemption theme, Scott Harrington is still in the lineup to try and improve on his previous performance. Kyle Okposo had a nice chance that Korpisalo was able to kick to the side. As we crossed the middle part of the period, Emil Bemstrom had an excellent opportunity to score his second of the game but was denied on the doorstep by Luukkonen.

With to go in the second, the Sabres went to the power play for the first time on the night as Boone Jenner was boxed for hooking. The Blue Jackets were able to kill the penalty off, however - of note, Cole Sillinger earned some time on the penalty kill. With the Jackets back to full strength, the team forced a Sabres turnover. Voracek took the puck below the net and fed Patrik Laine in the slot who made no mistake, burying the puck with gone.

Seconds later, Gustav Nyquist connected with Oliver Bjorkstrand who threw a shot at the net, it hit something in front, and it deflected into the net. Columbus was able to see out the period and go into intermission with a commanding lead. The NHL roster was taking care of business.

Daniil Tarasov took over for Joonas Korpisalo to start the third. Korpisalo saved 17 of 18 in his preseason debut. No goaltender change for Buffalo. The Blue Jackets picked up right where they left off to start the third, firing puck after puck at the Sabres net but were unable to put a sixth over the line through the first seven minutes of the period.

Werenski and Chinakhov both saw great chances denied by Luukkonen. With remaining, Peterka for the Sabres chipped the puck around Werenski and beat him to the puck and was able to bury it past Tarasov. As we crossed the ten minute mark, Roslovic had an excellent chance but was denied by the pad of Luukkonen. With to go, Middlestadt fired his second of the game past Tarasov, a snap shot far side past Tarasov. Could Buffalo find more third period magic against Columbus? Lack of focus and ability to close games was showing up against for Columbus.

Mittlestadt just walked through four players to fire his goal home. With to go, Tage Thompson hit the post, having beaten Tarasov but not his best friend.

The New York Islanders are in Columbus to face the Blue Jackets , who won their first two games of the season over the Coyotes and Kraken at home before losing in Detroit! Anders Lee, who missed the victory in Chicago due to illness, is back and ready to go. But J-G Pageau may take his place in the sick bay. Trotz Media Availability pic. Catch up with more on the Blue Jackets at The Cannon.