Player News
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Thompson (lower body) is not expected back in the lineup versus the Ducks on Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Thompson didn't participate in line rushes during the game-day skate, effectively ruling out his return to action Friday. With a back-to-back on the schedule, the 27-year-old center figures to be a long shot to get onto the ice for Saturday's clash with San Jose -- though he hasn't been officially ruled out.
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Thompson (lower body) won't play Wednesday against the Kings, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. Thompson might also miss Friday's tilt versus Anaheim, but he's expected to return Saturday versus San Jose at the latest. The 27-year-old has 11 goals and 18 points in 16 outings with the Sabres in 2024-25. He should play on the top line and first power-play unit once he's healthy.
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Thompson (lower body) practiced with the team Monday and may still be an option against the Kings on Wednesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. Thompson's return would see him instantly reclaim a top-six role while also seeing power-play minutes. Prior to getting hurt, the 27-year-old center had scored in four straight contests, giving him 11 goals in 16 contests this season. At that rate, Thompson will cruise to a second 40-goal campaign, having last reached that threshold back in 2022-23.
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Thompson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. Thompson was already ruled out for Saturday's game in Philadelphia. He'll be eligible to return as soon as Wednesday versus the Kings, and it was previously reported he's likely to travel with the Sabres for their three-game trip through California. Jiri Kulich was called up to take Thompson's roster spot for now.
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Thompson (lower body) will not play in Philadelphia on Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Thompson has been ruled out Saturday, but the Sabres are hopeful that he will be able to return Wednesday in Los Angeles as Buffalo begins a three-game run in California. Thompson has 11 goals and 18 points in 16 games this season, including goals in each of his previous four contests.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | FPTS |
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| 11/22 | @  |
L 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/20 | @  |
W 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/16 | @  |
L 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/14 | vs  |
W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/11 | vs  |
L 7-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:82 | 4 |
| 11/09 | vs  |
W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19:45 | 5 |
| 11/07 | @  |
W 6-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:88 | 4 |
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Career Stats
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PPG | SHOG | GWG | FOW | FOL | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 93 | 125 | 57 |
| 2023 | 71 | 29 | 27 | 56 | -1 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 372 | 487 | 170.7 |
| 2022 | 78 | 47 | 47 | 94 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 350 | 463 | 289.7 |
| 2021 | 78 | 38 | 30 | 68 | -17 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 393 | 582 | 188.2 |
| 2020 | 38 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 38.2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 65 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 16 |
| 2017 | 41 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 12 |
| 3 Year Avg | 76 | 38 | 35 | 73 | -4 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 372 | 511 | 218 |
| Career | 388 | 143 | 128 | 271 | -47 | 43 | 8 | 15 | 1221 | 1682 |