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Blue Jackets, Sabres win; Garland and Quinn excel

PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2026, 11:39 PM ET

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Tampa, Fla., and Buffalo, N.Y. The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 Tuesday as Conor Garland scored twice after being acquired March 6, extending Columbus’s strong run and pushing the team to a multi-game point streak. In Buffalo, the Sabres defeated the San Jose Sharks 6-3 Tuesday; Jack Quinn scored three goals as Buffalo reached an eight-game win streak. Both reports cite goaltender saves, scoring details and team streaks from Tuesday’s games, with lineage of player performances noted. Statistical details and dates are drawn from team and league releases. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

March 6 — Conor Garland is traded from the Vancouver Canucks.
Garland recorded a 24-game scoreless stretch prior to the trade.
Monday — Garland scored twice in the game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Tuesday — Columbus defeated Tampa Bay 5-2; Garland scored two goals.
Tuesday — Buffalo defeated San Jose 6-3; Jack Quinn scored three goals, extending Buffalo’s win streak to eight.

News Intelligence

If you're a hockey fan, these games were a treat. Conor Garland's comeback and Jack Quinn's hat trick show how trades and player development can turn a season around. It's a reminder to keep an eye on your team's moves. They could be game-changers.

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Who Benefited

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres benefited directly: Columbus gained momentum and extended a point streak after Conor Garland’s multi-goal games following his March 6 trade, while Buffalo’s offense, led by Jack Quinn, produced an eighth consecutive victory.

Who Impacted

The Tampa Bay Lightning and San Jose Sharks suffered setbacks: Tampa Bay’s defensive slide continued with a 5-2 loss and recent goals allowed, while San Jose lost ground in the Western Conference following a 6-3 defeat.