Thompson scored a goal on five shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
Thompson has five goals over five games in December, but his tally Wednesday was a little too late to save the Sabres from an eighth straight loss. The 27-year-old is at least productive even if the rest of the team has been lacking lately. The center is up to 16 goals, 23 points, 82 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-2 rating through 24 appearances in a top-line role.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Finds twine in shootout loss
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Thompson scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
Thompson took some time to get on track after a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury, returning with three scoreless outings. He's since scored four times over four games. The 27-year-old is up to 15 goals, 22 points, 77 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-1 rating through 23 contests this season. Thompson is locked in as the Sabres' top center and should offer steady offense and decent power-play production.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Six goals in last eight games
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Thompson scored a power-play goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets on Thursday.
He took a pass from Jason Zucker in the right circle and wired a wrist shot that went in off the far post past Connor Hellebuyck. Thompson has three goals across his last two games and six over his last eight outings. He has fired 75 pucks at opposing netminders, and while an above-average 18.7 percent of his shots are going in, Thompson is talented enough to ride this hot streak for a while. He's on a 55-goal pace if he keeps surging. That would be a lofty achievement, but he's certainly been productive early in the season.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Lights lamp twice in loss
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Thompson scored two goals on a team-high five shots on net in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.
The 27-year-old center gave Buffalo a 2-0 lead early in the first period, his first points in four games since returning from a lower-body injury. After a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, Thompson has been back in form this season when he's been healthy, collecting 13 goals and 20 points in 20 contests.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Ready to return
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Thompson (lower body) is expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Thompson declared himself good to go following Tuesday's practice. After missing the last five games, he will return to the top line and first power-play unit. Thompson has produced 11 goals, 18 points and 51 shots on net in 16 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Expected to miss out Friday
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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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Remains unavailable Wednesday
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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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Not ruled out Wednesday
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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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Lands on injured reserve
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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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Not playing Saturday
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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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Unavailable Thursday
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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
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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
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Thompson, who suffered a lower-body injury versus the Canadiens on Monday, will be evaluated Tuesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
The 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
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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
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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 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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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Nets goal vs. Rangers
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Thompson scored a goal in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.
Thompson scored for the second consecutive game, and the 27-year-old playmaker continues to enjoy an excellent start to the campaign with at least one point in all but three of his appearances. Thompson was coming off a relatively down year in 2023-24, where he posted 29 goals and 56 points across 71 regular-season contests, but he seems to be on a good pace to surpass that tally in 2024-25 with 16 points across his first 14 contests.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Two points against Ottawa
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Thompson scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
The 27-year-old saw an eight-game point streak snapped Saturday, but Thompson got right back up Tuesday and collected points on the Sabres' final two tallies of the night. Through 13 contests on the season, he's racked up eight goals and 15 points, and he's looking more like the star that broke out for 47 goals and 94 points in 2022-23.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Three-point effort against Wings
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Thompson scored two even-strength goals and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
The 26-year-old was involved in each of Buffalo's first three goals as the home side surged out to a 3-1 lead early in the second period. Thompson has gotten onto the scoresheet in six straight games, piling up six goals and 10 points over that stretch, and he's back in the form that saw him break out for 47 goals and 94 points in 2022-23.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Pair of points in win
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Thompson scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Thompson opened the scoring in the first period and set up John-Jason Peterka's game-winning goal in the second. Thompson recorded his first multi-point effort of the season, but he's been good with four goals and two assists over seven appearances. The top-line center has added 21 shots on net, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. He's still searching for his first power-play point, though that's not all his fault -- the Sabres have opened the year 0-for-21 with the man advantage.
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Sabres' Tage Thompson: Finds twine in overtime loss
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Thompson scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Thompson gave the Sabres a hot start, scoring 43 seconds into the game as part of a three-goal first period. The center has scored three goals over five games this season, including in each of the last two contests. He's also shooting at a high rate, notching at least three shots in each game with a total of 17 for the season. He's yet to record a power-play point, but Thompson should eventually be productive in that area as well.
