Columbus Blue Jackets' Daniil Tarasov, left, makes a save as teammate Damon Severson, center, and Buffalo Sabres' Dylan Cozens look for a rebound during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson, left, and Buffalo Sabres' Sam Lafferty fight for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Buffalo Sabres' Bowen Byram, left, controls the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth, right, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier, right, scores a goal against Buffalo Sabres' Devon Levi during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth, left, and Buffalo Sabres' Bowen Byram, right, chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)