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Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice to help Sabres snap 4-game skid

'Sabres coach Don Granato, who has spoken with conviction about Thompson’s potential and “swagger,” smirked when asked about the confidence his 23-year-old center showed with the staredown: “You love it when you see it and when you back it up. He had both components there, so yes, I do love what I saw out of that.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice to help Sabres snap 4-game skid

Buffalo News |

Saturday's Montreal Coverage

Dreadful second period sinks Canadiens in 4-1 loss vs. Sabres (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: It 'breaks your back,' Ben Chiarot says of costly mistakes (Montreal Gazette) The story repeats itself (Journal de Montreal) Become his worst enemy (Journal de Montreal) "It's the young who work" - Josh Anderson (Journal de Montreal) Christmas before time (La … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

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Opinion: Three observations: Thompson stays hot as Sabres cruise over Habs

'Thompson joined the Sabres to start the 2018-19 season as a part of the infamous Ryan O'Reilly trade that sent the Sabres former star to St. Louis. Thompson came over with forwards Vlad Sobotka and Patrik Berglund and two draft picks. At this point, Thompson is the only one of the three players who remains active in the league, while the Sabres await one of the prospects … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Thompson stays hot as Sabres cruise over Habs

WGR-AM |

Opinion: The Sabres worked hard and smart to beat Montreal.

'Tage Thompson’s second goal was just a complete picture of what he’s become. Alex Romanov absolutely hammered him at center ice, but Thompson bounced right up and you could tell he was furious. Thompson went straight to the net while Victor Olofsson and Jeff Skinner were on the forecheck and converted Skinner’s pass into his eighth goal in 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres worked hard and smart to beat Montreal.

WGR-AM |

Thompson scores two goals, Sabres top Canadiens 4-1

'That’s as close as Montreal would get the rest of the night, as the Sabres scored three unanswered goals in the final two periods. Their first goal came when Cody Eakin took a Vinnie Hinostroza pass just outside the crease. It was an easy shot, and the Sabres led 2-1. Later in the second, Buffalo took a 3-1 lead while on the penalty kill. A puck bounced off the skate of a … [Read more...] about Thompson scores two goals, Sabres top Canadiens 4-1

WIVB-TV |

Sabres defeat Canadiens, end four-game losing streak

'"I feel like I've always entered games with the mindset of 'I'm going to score,'" Thompson said. "I think now I'm getting a lot of opportunity and they're going in for me. I think the confidence is continuing to grow, and that's just the product of guys playing good hockey around me, too. As a group, I think we've been playing good. Obviously haven't gotten a ton of the … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Canadiens, end four-game losing streak

NHL.com |

'When we play with confidence, good things happen' | Sabres beat Habs 4-1

'"I was a little fired up after I got hit there so it was a nice way to pay him back a little bit. It's good. I think when we play with confidence, good things happen," Thompson said. "I thought tonight, our whole team did that - played with a lot confidence, made a lot of good plays with the puck exiting the zone. It's fun to play when you're playing like that."' … [Read more...] about ‘When we play with confidence, good things happen’ | Sabres beat Habs 4-1

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