Mere formality now for Columbus to be eliminated from the East playoff mix, which was all but confirmed by back-to-back shutout losses vs. Toronto & Ottawa within the past week. The Blue Jackets did recover to get some revenge on the playoff-bound Sens on Tuesday, 5-2, and now with playoff pressures effectively removed, expect a lot of free skating tonight against a Sabres side that also won't be going to the postseason. In Buffalo's case, however, it's five wins on the spin, scoring 25 goals in the process, and vet goalie James Reimer working on an unexpected seven-game win streak. But it's been mostly higher-scoring lately for the Sabres and expect that to continue at nationwide tonight. Play Sabres-Blue Jackets Over