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Knies has 2 goals and an assist in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 6-3

Headline from Toledo Blade

COLUMBUS — Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist in his Columbus debut and the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night for their first season-opening victory in five years.

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  1. Toledo Blade

    Knies has 2 goals and an assist in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 6-3 (opens Toledo Blade)

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    COLUMBUS — Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist in his Columbus debut and the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night for their first season-opening victory in five years.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Matthew Knies scores twice in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres, 6-3 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    The Columbus Blue Jackets opened their season with a 6-3 win over Buffalo, powered by a standout performance from newly acquired forward Matthew Knies, who recorded two goals and an assist in his debut.

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