Thompson scores pair in win over Oilers to help Sabres end winless streak
Sabres play the Red Wings following Thompson’s 2-goal showing
The Buffalo Sabres visit the Detroit Red Wings after Tage Thompson scored two goals in the Sabres' 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Lights lamp twice in win
Thompson has tickled twine five times in the last five games, extending a hot streak that has seen him light the lamp an impressive 14 times in his last 17 appearances.
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RotoBaller on MSNTage Thompson Strikes Twice Against EdmontonBuffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson led the way during their 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening. Thompson would open the scoring in the first period as he beat Stuart Skinner with a wrist shot.
Another agonizing loss pushed the Detroit Red Wings further down the Eastern Conference standings. Their losing streak has ballooned to six games, something they'll try to pop when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
There probably won't be many more difficult losses for the Red Wings this season than the one they endured Monday in Ottawa.
Tage Thompson scored his 32nd and 33rd goals of the season in the win.
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