More Blue Jackets news: Columbus Blue Jackets' comeback win over Buffalo Sabres preserves playoff hopes Zach Aston-Reese and Boone Jenner scored goals in the third period to turn a 2-1 deficit ...

They still need a lot of help, but the Blue Jackets and rookie goalie Jet Greaves avoided elimination from the playoff race in the NHL's Eastern Conference on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

helping the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Zachary Aston-Reese and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Blue Jackets, who trailed 2-0 ...

Elvis Merzlikins will miss the Blue Jackets’ game Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres with an undisclosed ... More on the Blue Jackets: Columbus Blue Jackets takeaways after Ottawa ...

helping the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Zachary Aston-Reese and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Blue Jackets, who trailed 2-0 ...

helping the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Zachary Aston-Reese and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Blue Jackets, who trailed 2-0 ...

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres will play the rubber match of a three-game season series on Thursday. Both teams have won a game in the series. All the Jackets need to do is win.

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus has a 23-10-5 record at home and a 35-33-9 record overall.