Tage Thompson delivered an outstanding performance, scoring two goals to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.
“It is frustrating when some of the guys who aren’t contributing offensively are contributing for scoring chances against,” said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch after the game. “That’s what is hurting the team.”
Thompson Powers Sabres to Victory
Thompson’s impressive two-goal performance increased his team-leading total to 33 goals this season. Alex Tuch also found the back of the net, helping Buffalo snap a six-game losing streak (0-5-1).
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen played a crucial role in the win, making 32 saves to keep the Oilers at bay.
Oilers Struggle Despite Strong Effort
For Edmonton, Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse each scored, while Leon Draisaitl contributed two assists. Despite the solid effort, the Oilers have now lost seven of their last 10 games.
Goalie Stuart Skinner made 19 saves, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Missed Opportunities for Edmonton
“I think we had enough chances to have four, five, maybe six goals,” said Knoblauch. “We only scored two tonight, which is usually not enough.”
Draisaitl’s secondary assist on Nurse’s goal extended his point streak to 15 games. During this impressive run, he has accumulated 11 goals and 12 assists.
Key Takeaways
Sabres: After back-to-back road losses to Tampa Bay and Florida, Buffalo delivered a gritty win against one of the Western Conference’s top teams.
Oilers: Edmonton missed a crucial opportunity to gain ground on the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights, who maintained a four-point lead.
Pivotal Moment
With 4:54 remaining in the third period, Luukkonen made a clutch glove save on Draisaitl during an Oilers power play, preserving Buffalo’s narrow lead.
Key Stat
Thompson has been on fire, recording 16 points in his past 13 games, including 11 goals. He leads the Sabres with five multigoal games this season.
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