Sabres host the Blue Jackets after Thompson’s 2-goal game

Columbus Blue Jackets (4-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (4-4-1, in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Tage Thompson’s two-goal game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Sabres’ 4-3 overtime loss.

Buffalo has a 4-4-1 record overall and a 4-2-0 record in home games. The Sabres are fifth in league play serving 12.1 penalty minutes per game.

Columbus has a 3-1-0 record on the road and a 4-4 record overall. The Blue Jackets have a 1-2-0 record in games decided by one goal.

The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

INJURIES: Sabres: None listed.

Blue Jackets: None listed.

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