The Sabres' five-game win streak ended, and they failed to reach .500 for the first time since Dec. 3. The Blue Jackets, meanwhile, staved off elimination and improved to 36-33-9.

Lindy Ruff can earn his 900th win – and the Sabres their sixth straight – as they begin their final road trip.

Aston-Reese, Jenner score goals in the third period to reward Greaves for terrific fill-in goaltending performance in Blue Jackets' win over Sabres.