Tage Thompson
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Tue 12/24/24 9:56 AM

Thompson scored an even-strength goal in Monday's 7-1 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Thompson found the twine for the first time since Dec. 11 in a 3-2 loss to the Rangers, and this goal also ended a three-game pointless streak for the 27-year-old center. Thompson could be in line to surpass the numbers he posted last season, when he recorded 56 points across 71 games, as he's notched 26 points (17 goals, nine assists) in 30 games so far in the current campaign.

Tage Thompson
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Wed 12/11/24 11:57 PM

Thompson scored a goal on five shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
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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Tue 12/10/24 12:59 PM

Thompson scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Tage Thompson
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Fri 12/6/24 2:02 AM

Thompson scored a power-play goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
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 in his last two games and six in his last eight. 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 goal heat for a while. He's on a 55-goal pace if he keeps surging. That would be a huge accomplishment, but never say never.

Tage Thompson
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Wed 12/4/24 9:46 AM

Thompson scored two goals on a team-high five shots on net in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Tage Thompson
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Tue 11/26/24 1:42 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Tage Thompson
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Fri 11/22/24 2:53 PM

Thompson (lower body) is not expected back in the lineup versus the Ducks on Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
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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Wed 11/20/24 2:44 PM

Thompson (lower body) won't play Wednesday against the Kings, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
EDGE Analysis
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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Mon 11/18/24 12:36 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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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Fri 11/15/24 6:03 PM

Thompson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.