Tage Thompson - NHL News & Rumors

Remains unavailable Wednesday Thompson (lower body) won't play Wednesday against the Kings, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact 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.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out Wednesday 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.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Thompson (lower body) will not play in Philadelphia on Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Thompson has been ruled out Saturday, but the Sabres are hopeful that he will be able to return Wednesday in LA as Buffalo is in California for three games. Thompson has 11 goals and 18 points in 16 games this season, including goals in each of his previous four contests.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabres rule out forward Tage Thompson and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from playing against Blues

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff ruled out leading scorer Tage Thompson and starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from playing in Buffalo’s home game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Thursday Thompson (lower body) will not play versus St. Louis on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is day-to-day Thompson (lower body) is day-to-day and might still play Thursday versus St. Louis, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Thompson left Monday's 7-5 loss to Montreal due to the injury. Despite logging just 6:49 in that match, Thompson found the back of the net, extending his goal-scoring streak to four games. Thompson has 11 goals and 18 points in 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated Tuesday Thompson, who suffered a lower-body injury versus the Canadiens on Monday, will be evaluated Tuesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact 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. For his part, it's been an impressive start to the season for Thompson, having racked up 11 goals and seven assists, including four power-play points, in 16 games this year.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson out with lower-body injury

Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson left Monday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tage Thompson Continues Point Streak In 7-5 Loss To Montreal Canadiens | Buffalo Sabres Highlights

NOVEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Cole Caufield scores twice to lead Canadiens over Sabres 7-5

Cole Caufield scored twice, including the game-winner, to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 7-5 win against the Buffalo Sabres

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers injury Monday Thompson (lower body) won't return to Monday's matchup against Montreal.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres take on the Canadiens on 3-game win streak

The Buffalo Sabres head into a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens as winners of three games in a row

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres show improvement with 3-win run, and chance to win 4 straight for first time in 21 months

The Buffalo Sabres are suddenly showing encouraging signs of improvement in winning three straight following a 3-2 shootout win over the Calgary Flames

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Good Teams Find Ways to Win" | Tage Thompson After 3-2 Shootout Win

NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Tage Thompson gifts puck to young fan with same name | NHL.com Boy attends 1st hockey game, makes sign for Sabres star

NOVEMBER 9 • NHL.COM

Extends point streak in victory Thompson netted a power-play goal and posted four shots on net in a 3-2 shootout win over the Flames on Saturday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Peterka scores lone shootout goal in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames

JJ Peterka scored the lone shootout goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Calgary Flames 3-2

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres' Tage Thompson Blasts One-Timer Past Dan Vladar For Power-Play Goal

NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Nets goal vs. Rangers Thompson scored a goal in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dahlin scores as the Sabres beat Shesterkin and the Rangers 6-1

Rasmus Dahlin scored 26 seconds into the game, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers 6-1

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin pulled in second period after allowing five goals against Sabres

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was pulled in the second period against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night after giving up five goals on 12 shots

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two points against Ottawa Thompson scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Senators.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

"We Need That Intensity All Nights" | Tage Thompson After 5-1 Win Over Ottawa

NOVEMBER 6 • YOUTUBE

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Sabres rule out forward Tage Thompson and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from playing against Blues

Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day

Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson out with lower-body injury

Cole Caufield scores twice to lead Canadiens over Sabres 7-5

Sabres take on the Canadiens on 3-game win streak

Sabres show improvement with 3-win run, and chance to win 4 straight for first time in 21 months

Peterka scores lone shootout goal in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames

Dahlin scores as the Sabres beat Shesterkin and the Rangers 6-1

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin pulled in second period after allowing five goals against Sabres