Dennis Gilbert fought Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier, who entered the game with the third most major penalties in the NHL, immediately off the opening faceoff.
The Sabres improved to 22-26-5 overall, and they have won seven of their last nine games at home. They are 11-7-1 since their 13-game winless streak ended Dec. 23.
Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 for their first four-game winning streak in more than two years.
Alex Tuch scored two second-period goals after registering a first-period assist and the Buffalo Sabres recorded their first four-game winning streak in more than two years with a 3-2 home victory ...