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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Two points in Wednesday's loss
Tage Thompson scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Red Wings.Both points came in the first period while the outcome was still in doubt. Thompson has found the back of the net six times in seven games to begin the month of March, but Wednesday's helper was his first since Feb. 22. On the season, the 27-year-old has piled up 34 goals and 58 points in 58 appearances, and he seems to have found immediate chemistry with new center Josh Norris, offering the possibility of a big finish to the campaign.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Lights lamp twice in win
Tage Thompson scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Oilers.The 27-year-old opened and closed the book on the night's offense, banging home the rebound on his own shot in the first period and then out-waiting Stuart Skinner as he drifted across the front of the net in the third. Thompson has tickled twine five times in the last five games, extending a hot streak that has seen him light the lamp an impressive 14 times in his last 17 appearances.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Goals in three straight games
Tage Thompson scored a power-play goal on five shots, added two hits, blocked two shots and logged two PIM in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Lightning.Thompson's goal put the Buffalo Sabres ahead 4-3 in the second period, but their lead evaporated as Jake Guentzel had a hat trick in that frame. This was Thompson's third straight game with a goal. The 27-year-old forward is up to 31 tallies, 54 points, 174 shots on net, 55 hits and a plus-4 rating across 55 appearances. He'll likely surpass last year's 56-point output -- he's on track to top the 40-goal and 70-point marks.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Nineteen points in last 16 games
Tage Thompson score a goal Tuesday in a 6-2 loss to San Jose.It was Thompson's 30th goal of the season and his second goal in his last two games. He has 19 points, including 11 goals, and 51 shots in his last 16 outings. Thompson's 53 points in 54 games leads the Buffalo Sabres in scoring.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Tallies in overtime loss
Tage Thompson scored a goal on five shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.Thompson had gone three games without a point prior to Monday. The 27-year-old has matched his 71-game goal total from last season (29), putting him on the brink of a return to the 30-goal level. He's also contributed 23 assists, 167 shots on net, 50 hits and a plus-4 rating over 53 outings this season. Returning to a near-point-per-game pace is encouraging, but Thompson is also shooting a career-high 17.4 percent, so there is a mild concern here with sustainability down the stretch.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Three points including GWG
Tage Thompson scored two goals, one the game-winner, and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Rangers.He gave the Buffalo Sabres a 3-0 lead midway through the first period on a strong individual effort, fighting off two defenders in the corner before carrying the puck to the front of the net and tucking it under Igor Shesterkin. Thompson then added another tally in the third against Jonathan Quick. The 27-year-old has three three-point performances in his last five appearances, piling up six goals and 11 points in that stretch, and Thompson sits two goals short of his third career 30-goal campaign.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Playing Saturday
Tage Thompson (concussion) will return to the lineup against Nashville on Saturday. per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.Thompson will be back on the top line after missing Tuesday's game against Columbus. The 27-year-old had eight points in three games before getting hurt, including a hat trick and an assist versus Boston on Jan. 28. Thompson has 26 goals and 48 points through 47 appearances this season, including four goals and seven assists on the power play.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Game-time decision Saturday
Tage Thompson (concussion) will be a game-time decision versus Nashville on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.Thompson participated in a full practice Friday, including seeing duty on the first power play. The 27-year-old sat out Tuesday's game against Columbus. Thompson was red-hot before his injury, picking up four goals and eight points in his last three games. Thompson has 26 goals and 22 assists over 47 contests this season.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Working through concussion protocol
Tage Thompson skated ahead of Wednesday's practice but will need to clear the NHL's concussion protocol before he can return to action, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.Thompson should benefit from the Buffalo Sabres' schedule that has the team off until Saturday's matchup with the Predators. Even if the center is unable to play in that contest, he should be back in time to face the Rangers on Feb. 22 following the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Not playing Tuesday
Tage Thompson (upper body) won't play against Columbus on Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.Thompson is day-to-day after being injured in Sunday's 4-3 win over New Jersey. Buffalo visits Nashville on Saturday before a 13-day break due to the 4 Nations Face-Off. It's unclear whether or not Thompson will return before the tournament. He has accounted for 26 goals, 48 points, 145 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 42 hits across 47 appearances this season. Based on Tuesday's morning skate, Isak Rosen will replace Thompson on the team's top line.
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