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Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson each had a goal and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-2 win against the host Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Zach Benson scored, and Alex Lyon made 30 saves for the Sabres, who have won two straight and picked up their first regulation road win.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 11

Kris Knoblauch opines on Evan Bouchard’s ugly defensive error leading to Tage Thompson goal

Evan Bouchard’s season has been defined by elite offensive output paired with some moments of defensive volatility, and Tuesday’s loss added another example of that contrast.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Doan & Thompson Propel Sabres to 4-3 Overtime Victory Over Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers (13-11-6) hosted the Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) on Tuesday (Dec. 9), in their final meeting of the season. The Sabres dominated the Oilers 5-1 in their last meeting on Nov.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Don’t expect the Sabres to trade Thompson, Dahlin any time soon

The Buffalo Sabres are the owners of the longest playoff drought in the NHL by quite a distance, as they have not appeared in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011.

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NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 28

Tage Thompson fights Stefan Noesen in Sabres’ shutout loss to Devils; Mattias Samuelsson leaves injured

BUFFALO – Before their first game against the New Jersey Devils since the Sabres let winger Stefan Noesen get away with hitting Tage Thompson in the head and concussing him last season, some of the center’s teammates volunteered to fight.

NHL News / ESPN / November 28

Sabres' Thompson evens beef with Devils' Noesen

Sabres forward Tage Thompson settled an old score with Stefan Noesen by squaring off against the New Jersey forward on the ice Friday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres

One of the NHL's best home teams will try to take that success on the road when the New Jersey Devils visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

The Sabres are finally getting some offense

Don’t look now, but the perennially moribund Buffalo Sabres are starting to show signs of life. After having only won five of their first 17 games, the Sabres have taken four of their last five and climbed out of the Atlantic Division’s basement (with special thanks to the swooning Toronto Maple Leafs).

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / November 22

Tage Thompson’s 'Respect' Comments Hint at Beef With the Sabres

Tage Thompson’s postgame frustration boiled over in a way that might be a bad sign for the Buffalo Sabres. With so many rumors already surrounding the team, what the organization doesn’t need is their star forward growing frustrated and saying things that suggest he’s not on the same page with his team.

Buffalo Sabres News / Dose.ca / November 20

Tage Thompson openly attacks his teammates

The Buffalo Sabres are heading for another difficult season. The team currently occupies last place in the Eastern Association, and yesterday lost 6-2 at home to the Flames, the NHL’s worst team.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

Tage Thompson rips his own team after loss to Flames: 'Lack of respect for the game of hockey'

Tage Thompson didn’t mince his words about his team’s lack of effort.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 18

Sabres star Tage Thompson attacking game and scoring goals as center

BUFFALO – In each of the last two games, Sabres center Tage Thompson has confidently freewheeled through the neutral zone and carried the puck with authority into enemy territory.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 17

NHL Rumors: Thompson Pushback, Dach Down, Leafs Roster Trade

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are pushing back hard on any suggestion of trading their star center, the Montreal Canadiens may be forced

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 17

The week ahead for the Edmonton Oilers: the lead up to a familiar matchup

The Edmonton Oilers finished their two-game homestead with a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4 in overtime. Two highlight goals were scored, and some of the Oilers’ set systems seem to be coming together right now.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / November 17

Sabres Pushing Back on Tage Thompson Trade Talk

The Tage Thompson chatter is heating up again, but the Buffalo Sabres have zero interest in trading their franchise center. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reports that won’t change unless directly forced by the player himself — and anyone close to the situation will tell you that’s not where things stand.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 7

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 13

NHL Rumors: Report denies Canadiens inquired about Tage Thompson

TVA Sports: Renaud Lavoie denied, on a TV segment last night, the Marco D’Amico RG Media report that the Montreal Canadiens inquired about Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Canadiens Among Two Teams with Trade Interest in Tage Thompson

For the 15th straight year, it feels like the same song and dance for the Buffalo Sabres. As of Thursday, they find themselves in last place in the Eastern Conference standings, in the midst of a four-game losing streak, appearing poised to extend their lengthy playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / November 13