'Never had a chance': Blue Jackets blown out by Tage Thompson and Sabres in ugly 9-4 loss (Columbus Dispatch) Morning Musings: Blue Jackets can't get it going against Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 8, 2022
Thompson nets 4 in 1st, 5 overall, as Buffalo tops Columbus
'Thompson is the second U.S.-born player to score five goals in a game. He is the fourth player in NHL history to record four goals in the first period of a regular-season game, joining Peter Bondra (1994), Grant Mulvey (1982) and Joe Malone (1921). He is also the fourth active player to score five goals in a game, joining Timo Meier (Jan. 17, 2022), Mika Zibanejad (March 5, … [Read more...] about Thompson nets 4 in 1st, 5 overall, as Buffalo tops Columbus
Sabres' Tage Thompson ties team record with 5 goals vs. Columbus
'Thompson tied the mark at 16:07 of the second period, which put the Sabres up 7-2 on their way to a 9-4 win. It was his 21st goal of the season. He became the second Buffalo player with five goals in a game, joining Dave Andreychuk, who accomplished the feat against the Boston Bruins on Feb. 6, 1986.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson ties team record with 5 goals vs. Columbus
Sabres' Tage Thompson erupts for five goals, ties NHL record with four in first period vs. Blue Jackets
'Thompson got the scoring started early, joining Rasmus Dahlin in assisting on a Dylan Cozens goal at 3:21 of the first period. Less than two minutes later, Thompson scored his first goal of the night, and he proceeded to record three more within a 10-minute span before the period mercifully closed for Columbus. Thompson joined rarified air with his historic start: He became … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson erupts for five goals, ties NHL record with four in first period vs. Blue Jackets
Most goals in a period: Sabres' Tage Thompson ties NHL record in rout of Blue Jackets
'The Sabres center erupted for four goals in the first period against the Blue Jackets, tying an all-time NHL record for most goals in one period. Thompson also added an assist, powering Buffalo to a quick 6-0 lead. He secured a hat trick less than 13 minutes into the period, his second of the season.' … [Read more...] about Most goals in a period: Sabres’ Tage Thompson ties NHL record in rout of Blue Jackets
Tage Thompson ties nhl record for most goals in a period
'Thompson notched five points in the first period – another franchise record that beat 19 occasions of four-point periods – while Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens each got three points in the opening frame.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ties nhl record for most goals in a period
Sabres hang nine in Columbus
'The blue and gold went into Nationwide Arena and drubbed the Columbus Blue Jackets 9-4 on Wednesday night. Tage Thompson was again the headlight, as his five goals paced the scoring on a historic night in Ohio. Thompson was one of six Buffalo skaters to tally a multi-point night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang nine in Columbus
Tage Thompson turns into scoring machine against Columbus
'Tage Thompson couldn't stop scoring Wednesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The forward scored four goals in the first period alone.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson turns into scoring machine against Columbus
Issue prevents Sabres fans from watching game on TV
'Fans missed a lot of Buffalo goals because of that issue. They scored six goals in the first 16 minutes, 40 seconds to take a commanding lead in Columbus against the Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Issue prevents Sabres fans from watching game on TV
Thompson scores five of nine Sabres goals in win against Blue Jackets
'Thompson had four goals by 16:40 of the first period, trailing Joe Malone (8:45) of the Hamilton Tigers on Feb. 23, 1921. Thompson tied an NHL record for goals in a period and is the fourth NHL player to do it in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores five of nine Sabres goals in win against Blue Jackets
Thompson's historic 5-goal game propels Sabres to 9-4 win over Columbus
'One minute and 11 seconds later, Thompson scored a goal of his own. He added another less than three minutes later. And another. And another. And another.' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s historic 5-goal game propels Sabres to 9-4 win over Columbus
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Murray scores lone goal in 5-1 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch rally past Amerks, 5-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 7, 2022
Mike Harrington: As Sabres snap out of their funk, Casey Mittelstadt is still trying to escape his struggles
'Sunday's game against San Jose was another poor showing. On a night when the team scored six goals, had 38 shots on goal and 62 shot attempts, Mittelstadt and similarly struggling linemate Victor Olofsson were both minus-2 and had no shots on goal. Mittelstadt played 10:29 and didn't even have a single shot attempt. Olofsson played 11:05 and had two attempts.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As Sabres snap out of their funk, Casey Mittelstadt is still trying to escape his struggles
Sabres Notebook: Dylan Cozens' NHL Second Star award shines focus on his offensive surge
'"He deserves it," said coach Don Granato. "He's done a great job last few games and a great job for a long time. All that hard work has started to pay off. So I was very excited to hear that he was awarded that and even more excited to know that he's earned it and deserved it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dylan Cozens’ NHL Second Star award shines focus on his offensive surge
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens becoming star between JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn
'“He competes for the right reason being in a team sport,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following Tuesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “He brings guys in with him, he drags people into the fight, per se, which is a real indicator of his leadership and leadership ability going forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens becoming star between JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn