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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Expected to miss out Friday
Tage 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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Remains unavailable Wednesday
Tage 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 Buffalo Sabres in 2024-25. He should play on the top line and first power-play unit once he's healthy.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Not ruled out Wednesday
Tage 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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Lands on injured reserve
Tage 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 Buffalo 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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Not playing Saturday
Tage 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 Buffalo 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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Unavailable Thursday
Tage Thompson (lower body) will not play versus St. Louis on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.Thompson was injured early in the second period in Monday's 7-5 loss to Montreal and did not return. Thompson was on a four-game goal-scoring streak and has 11 goals and 18 points in 16 games this season. He has been his old self after slumping last season with only 56 points in 71 regular-season contests. He has been held off the scoresheet on only three occasions this season.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Is day-to-day
Tage Thompson (lower body) is day-to-day and might still play Thursday versus St. Louis, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.Thompson left Monday's 7-5 loss to Montreal due to the injury. Despite logging just 6:49 of ice time in that game, Thompson found the back of the net, extending his goal-scoring streak to four games. Thompson has 11 goals and 18 points over 16 appearances in 2024-25. If he isn't available Thursday, then Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod will likely be asked to play bigger roles.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Being evaluated Tuesday
Tage Thompson, who suffered a lower-body injury versus the Canadiens on Monday, will be evaluated Tuesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.The Buffalo Sabres have a scheduled off day Tuesday since they aren't back in action until Thursday's matchup with the Blues, which means that the team won't be providing a real update on Thompson's status. If the No. 1 center does miss out, it could mean more opportunities for Dylan Cozens or moving Jack Quinn to his natural center position. Thompson's off to an impressive start with 11 goals and seven assists, including four power-play points, in 16 games this year.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Suffers injury Monday
Tage Thompson (lower body) won't return to Monday's matchup against Montreal.Thompson logged 6:49 of ice time in Monday's game prior to his exit. He scored on his only shot in the first period against the Canadiens to extend his point streak to four games. Thompson has four goals and one assist during that span. Thompson has accounted for 11 goals and 18 points in 16 appearances this season. An update on his status should come before Thursday's contest against the Blues.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Extends point streak in victory
Tage Thompson netted a power-play goal and posted four shots on net in a 3-2 shootout win over the Flames on Saturday.Thompson gave the Buffalo Sabres a 2-0 lead at the 13:37 mark of the first period. He has produced three goals and one helper during his three-game point spree, and he has been held off the scoresheet on one occasion over his last 12 outings. Thompson has compiled 10 goals and 17 points through 15 appearances this campaign.
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