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Tue 3/11/25 11:40 AM

Thompson scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
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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Fri 3/7/25 3:29 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson's goal put the 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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Wed 3/5/25 1:16 AM

Thompson score a goal Tuesday in a 6-2 loss to San Jose.
EDGE Analysis
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 games. Thompson's 53 points in 54 games leads the Sabres in scoring.

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Tue 3/4/25 1:26 PM

Thompson scored a goal on five shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
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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Sun 2/23/25 11:43 AM

Thompson scored two goals, one the game-winner, and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
He gave the 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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Sat 2/8/25 1:14 PM

Thompson (concussion) will return to the lineup against Nashville on Saturday. per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
EDGE Analysis
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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Fri 2/7/25 12:13 PM

Thompson (concussion) will be a game-time decision versus Nashville on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
EDGE Analysis
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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Wed 2/5/25 1:27 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson should benefit from the 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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Tue 2/4/25 12:10 PM

Thompson (upper body) won't play against Columbus on Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
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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Mon 2/3/25 12:28 AM

Thompson netted a goal on three shots and added two helpers and a plus-1 rating in 13:39 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson was a force in limited action Sunday, but he departed the game after being on the receiving end of an illegal hit from New Jersey's Stefan Noesen in the final frame. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Thompson is "good" and passed all the necessary tests, while adding the right-shot center should be ready for practice Monday, but a rest day might be an option as well, according to Brian Koziol of WGR 550. Thompson is spearheading Buffalo in scoring with 26 goals and 48 points (11 on the power play) through 47 appearances this season. The 27-year-old will look to extend his point streak to four games against Columbus on Tuesday, as long as he doesn't suffer a setback before then.