Tage Thompson records hat trick, 5 points as Sabres overpower Canadiens
Tage Thompson had a hand in all five goals, scoring three times and adding two assists for the Buffalo Sabres in a 5-3 win against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
Josh Doan had a goal and an assist, Alex Tuch also scored and Noah Ostlund had two assists for the Sabres, who have won 15 of their past 17 games.
Colten Ellis made 20 saves in his 11th NHL start for Buffalo.
Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki each had a goal and an assist, Ivan Demidov also scored, Lane Hutson contributed two assists...