This page may contain affiliate links. If you click a link and sign up, make a deposit, place a wager, or make a trade, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Thompson scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Thompson has seven goals and four assists over his last seven outings. The 29-year-old forward put the Sabres ahead 2-1 in the first period, but the lead didn't quite hold up all the way. Thompson continues to be productive despite his team's overall struggles. He has produced 12 goals, nine assists, six power-play points, 75 shots on net and a plus-6 rating across 19 appearances this season.
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Pots goal in loss
Rotowire
Thompson scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Lightning.
Thompson has six goals and five helpers over his last seven outings. The 29-year-old forward continues to lead the charge from the Sabres' top line. He's up to 11 goals, nine assists, 73 shots on net and a plus-6 rating across 18 appearances this season, making him a reliable player in most fantasy formats.
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Scores twice, including game-winner
Rotowire
Thompson scored two goals on eight shots, including the game-winning goal on the power play, in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Thompson extended his scoring surge after recording a hat trick and two assists against Anaheim on Thursday, giving him five goals over his last two appearances. The star center leads Buffalo with 10 goals this season, while his eight shots Saturday highlighted his ability to generate consistent scoring opportunities. He remains a premium fantasy option across all formats, as he has 17 points (10 goals, seven helpers), 63 shots and 19:26 TOI/G in 14 games so far this season.
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Natural hatty in five-point game
Rotowire
Thompson scored three goals on four shots and added two power-play assists in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Ducks.
Thompson scored the last goal of a frenetic first period and tallied two goals in a 15-second span late in the second to earn the natural hat trick. He had as many points Thursday as he had in his previous seven games combined. Thompson can do this every now and then -- he is a three-time 40-goal scorer, after all. He has eight tallies, seven helpers, 55 shots, 10 hits and a plus-4 rating through 13 outings in a top-line role this season.
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Scores vs. Montreal
Rotowire
Thompson scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
Thompson tied the game midway through the third period with his fifth goal of the season, extending his productive start to the campaign. The 28-year-old center has been a consistent shooting threat, taking at least five shots in five of his nine games and at least four in all but two. With nine points in nine games to start the season (five goals, four assists), he should continue to drive the Sabres' offense while offering an excellent fantasy floor due to his scoring prowess, playmaking ability and high shot totals.
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Goal, assist in win
Rotowire
Thompson scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 5-3 win over Florida.
Thompson helped set up Rasmus Dahlin's (upper body) first-period power-play goal before capping the scoring himself with an even-strength tally in the third. He's up to four goals and three assists for seven points on the season, and he continues to see heavy power-play usage.
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Nets power-play goal in loss
Rotowire
Thompson tallied a power-play goal, launched six shots on net and served two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Utah.
Thompson's power-play goal was the lone bright spot for Buffalo on Saturday, where he brought the puck coast-to-coast before firing a shot that snuck past the near side of Utah's Karel Vejmelka. With the highlight-reel twine finder, the 28-year-old Thompson is up to three goals, five points and a league-leading 29 shots on net across five games. He's averaging nearly six shots on goal per game, which makes him an elite fantasy option in leagues that value the creation of goal-scoring chances. He has a solid chance to contend for the 40-plus goal threshold for the third consecutive season in the 2026-27 campaign.
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Posts two points in comeback win
Rotowire
Thompson scored a goal on nine shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild.
Thompson came through late in the game when the Sabres needed him the most. The star playmaker netted the equalizer at the 9:38 mark of the third period and also delivered an assist on the overtime winner scored by Owen Power. The 28-year-old was extremely active offensively, leading all players with nine shots while logging 20:23 of ice time. Thompson has recorded at least two points in his last two games, producing two goals and two assists over that span.
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Two points in win
Rotowire
Thompson had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win over the Blackhawks on Saturday.
His goal was classic big man hockey. Thompson won the draw, drove the net and deflected the point shot past Spencer Knight. The big pivot is coming off his third 40-goal season in his last four campaigns and an 81-point, 85-hit season. Thompson is also fourth on the goal scorer's list in the last three seasons with 85 behind Leon Draisaitl (90), Cole Caufield (90) and Nathan MacKinnon (87).
... See More... See Less
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Could begin camp as No. 1 center
Rotowire
Head coach Lindy Ruff indicated Wednesday that he wants to begin training camp with Thompson working as the Sabres' No. 1 center, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
Thompson has spent time on the wing and in the middle, but the Sabres seem interested in seeing how the lineup would fare with him centering the top line. Thompson made a career-high 81 regular-season appearances last year. He racked up 40 goals, 41 assists, 85 hits, 48 blocked shots and 35 PIM while averaging 19:15 of ice time per game. Regardless of where he lines up in 2026-27, the 28-year-old should continue to have plenty of opportunities to contribute.
0:51
6:38
1:26
1:01
12:59
0:29
1:53
1:48
0:34
1:19
0:57
1:41
1:35
0:58
1:49
1:46
1:37
1:57
1:59
