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Key Points:
- The Buffalo Sabres aim to set a new franchise record with an 11th consecutive win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, surpassing previous 10-game streaks in 1984, 2006, and 2018.
- A victory would also break a tie with the Colorado Avalanche for the longest winning streak in the NHL this season.
- The Sabres currently hold the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Blue Jackets, despite being last in the conference, remain competitive and are six points from a playoff position.
- Columbus is expected to benefit from the return of defenseman Zach Werenski, who leads NHL defensemen in goals and ranks second in points, after missing four games due to injury.
