Thompson scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blackhawks.
Thompson's tally with 12 seconds left in the third period held up as the game-winner in a contest that saw the Sabres overcome a four-goal deficit. He also helped out on a Vinnie Hinostroza goal. Thompson's bounced back well with five goals and four assists in his last eight outings. He crossed the 50-point mark Monday -- the 24-year-old has 28 goals, 23 helpers, 212 shots on net, 52 hits and a minus-14 rating in 63 contests this season.