The game winner, too, belonged to Thompson. A ferocious third-period wall battle by Peyton Krebs sprung Doan and Thompson on a mini 2-on-1, and Montreal goaltender Jacob Fowler was again helpless against No. 72’s shot – point No. 4.

With 18 members of a team that reached the 2006 Eastern Conference final looking on, Tage Thompson had a 5-point night.

The Buffalo Sabres' recent surge and a reunion of the team's 2005-06 roster offered coach Lindy Ruff a chance to reflect and a glimpse into what could be a bright future.

Tage Thompson responds to rumors about singer and Jack Hughes' girlfriend Tate McRae being a Team Canada "spy."

This opportunity is the big one. Thompson will play for Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, which runs from Feb. 11-22.

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell is embracing the challenges of being a No.1 center in the NHL, and tonight he'll take on Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson.