{"id":548672,"date":"2026-04-09T11:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/548672\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:09:14","slug":"buffalo-sabres-host-columbus-blue-jackets-after-bensons-2-goal-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/548672\/","title":{"rendered":"Buffalo Sabres host Columbus Blue Jackets after Benson&#8217;s 2-goal game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Columbus%2C+OH&amp;city=Columbus&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Buffalo+Sabres+host+Columbus+Blue+Jackets+after+Benson%27s+2-goal+game&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcolumbus%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F09%2Fbuffalo-sabres-host-columbus-blue-jackets-after-bensons-2-goal-game%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d77a95053af.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets, with the players and action broken down into overlapping, angular shapes in vibrant blues, reds, and whites.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Sabres and Blue Jackets clash in a divisional matchup, with Zachary Benson&#8217;s recent scoring outburst providing a spark for Buffalo.Columbus Today<\/p>\n<p>The Buffalo Sabres will host the Columbus Blue Jackets in their next game, following a strong performance from forward Zachary Benson. Benson scored two goals in the Sabres&#8217; 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers in their previous outing.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Sabres will look to build on their recent win as they take on the Blue Jackets, a divisional rival. Benson&#8217;s offensive outburst could provide a boost to the Sabres&#8217; attack as they aim to climb the standings in the competitive Atlantic Division.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Zachary Benson, a 24-year-old forward for the Buffalo Sabres, scored two goals in the team&#8217;s 5-3 win over the New York Rangers. His performance helped the Sabres secure the victory and sets them up for their upcoming matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/p>\n<p>      The Sabres defeated the Rangers on April 8, 2026.The Sabres will host the Blue Jackets on April 10, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Zachary Benson<\/p>\n<p>A 24-year-old forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored two goals in the team&#8217;s recent win over the New York Rangers.<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo Sabres<\/p>\n<p>An NHL team based in Buffalo, New York that will host the Columbus Blue Jackets in their next game.<\/p>\n<p>Columbus Blue Jackets<\/p>\n<p>An NHL team based in Columbus, Ohio that will face the Buffalo Sabres in their upcoming matchup.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Columbus%2C+OH&amp;city=Columbus&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Buffalo+Sabres+host+Columbus+Blue+Jackets+after+Benson%27s+2-goal+game&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcolumbus%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F09%2Fbuffalo-sabres-host-columbus-blue-jackets-after-bensons-2-goal-game%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Sabres will look to build on their recent win when they host the Blue Jackets on April 10, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Zachary Benson&#8217;s two-goal performance in the Sabres&#8217; win over the Rangers could provide a spark for the team as they prepare to face their divisional rival, the Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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