The shots on goal and scoring chances remain, even though the goals have dried up. But Tage Thompson's points haven't gone away, so the Buffalo Sabres' No. 1 center and scoring leader remains an offensive force even as he bounces back from Covid-19 and assorted injuries.
Sabres Notebook: Even without goals, Tage Thompson keeps producing points
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) takes a faceoff during the second period at KeyBank Center on Feb. 10, 2022.
Coach Don Granato is not married to the Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner line that's had some recent success, writes Lance Lysowski.
Skinner's impact was evident throughout the Sabres' 5-3 win over the last-place, languishing Montreal Canadiens, as the two-time all-star reco…
Cozens is close to producing at a 20-goal pace, totaling 11 goals and 21 points in 44 games. He’s averaging 15:55 of ice time and ranks fourth…
Almost 11 months since his final game with the Buffalo Sabres, Eichel will finally debut with the Golden Knights on Wednesday night against th…
Olofsson scored his first goal since Halloween, giving Buffalo a 4-3 edge with 2:55 remaining in regulation en route to a 6-3 win over the New…
Buffalo's 40-year-old goalie shared laughs with his former teammates, but Ottawa triumphed thanks to a late surge.
What happened in Vegas the last four years (three Western Conference finals appearances, one Stanley Cup final appearance) doesn't stay there.…
Sidney Crosby eyes his 500th goal on Sunday, but the Penguins are short another offensive star.
Ever since the trade with the Sabres went down in November, this was a brewing issue, Mike Harrington says.
"Granato wants to see more fire out of this team. I'm all for it. Skate. Attack. Forecheck. Make some plays. Overcome adversity for once," wri…
Jokiharju doesn’t make jaw-dropping plays, aside from pinpoint breakout passes that can be overlooked by the casual observer, but he’s a stabl…
The next steps for Mittelstadt are uncertain. Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato expressed hope that Mittelstadt can be considered day to day, b…
Sparked by Dahlin's goal off a routine wrist shot, the Sabres jumped out to a 3-1 lead before they coughed up the advantage and lost 4-3 when …
Luukkonen hasn’t played since suffering a knee injury Jan. 11, and although his talent tantalized in nine NHL appearances this season, coach D…
Anderson is 5-3 in eight games this year with a 2.62 goals-against average and .917 save percentage. That has him at 296 career wins and he's …
Anderson is 5-3 in eight games this year with a 2.62 goals-against average and .917 save percentage. That has him at 296 career wins and he's …
