My Seven Must-See Buffalo Sabres Games

January 18, 2014: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres

Finally – a game outside of the Atlantic Division.  Along with the Detroit Red Wings, the Columbus Blue Jackets are the new kids in the Eastern Conference,

Apr 25, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie

(72) faces the Dallas Stars attack during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Blue Jackets defeated the Stars 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

so I will be paying close attention to them in order to see how well they adjust.  The good news is that this franchise has made great strides toward becoming a legitimate threat to make the playoffs, and could be fighting for a shot at a wildcard spot by the time they play this game in Buffalo next season.   That, and the chance to watch current Vezina Trophy-winner Sergei Bobrovsky play, makes this game the winner for the month of January.