Thompson was a late scratch for Wednesday's game, with the team only announcing his absence just over 30 minutes before puck drop. Thompson has nine goals and ten assists in 26 games this season. Tyson Jost will draw into the Sabres' lineup and centre the first line in Thompson's absence.
Thompson is expected to make his much awaited return Tuesday after taking full part in practice earlier. His presence at morning skate on Tuesday is a welcoming sign for a Sabres' team that has struggled to generate consistent offence in his absence. Thompson last played on November 14th and was not having the season the elite centre iceman was expecting after a breakout 2022-23 campaign, scoring only 12 points (6G / 6A) through 16 games.
Sabres head coach Don Granato said after Tuesday's game against the Bruins that Thompson would likely miss "significant time" due to the upper-body injury. Thompson originally left the game in the first period due to a lower-body injury before returning. He then exited the game again shortly thereafter when a Charlie McAvoy shot struck him in the left wrist. Thompson's absence will leave a major void in the Sabres' attack, even despite his relatively slow start. Thompson has six goals and six assists in 15 games on the season. We should expect to receive a more definitive timeline on his recovery in the coming days.
Sabres head coach Don Granato said after Tuesday's game against the Bruins that Thompson would likely miss "significant time" due to the upper-body injury. Thompson originally left the game in the first period due to a lower-body injury before returning. He then exited the game again shortly thereafter when a Charlie McAvoy shot struck him in the left wrist. Thompson's absence will leave a major void in the Sabres' attack, even despite his relatively slow start. Thompson has six goals and six assists in 15 games on the season. We should expect to receive a more definitive timeline on his recovery in the coming days.
Thompson will not play in the Sabres' final game of the season Friday vs. Columbus due to an upper-body injury. It puts the cap on a phenomenal breakout campaign for the 25-year-old, who had 47 goals, 47 assists, 295 SOG, 39 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus though 78 games in 2022-23.
Thompson has only played in one of the Sabres' previous four games and missed Thursday morning's skate, making him a game-time decision vs. Detroit due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old old superstar is having an incredible breakout campaign, with his 44 goals, 46 assists, 271 SOG, 35 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 73 games this season.
Thompson has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but is expected to play Tuesday after participating in warmups vs. the Panthers. Thompson has just two goals and no assists in his last six games but has three assists in three games vs. the Panthers this season.
Thompson has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Panthers. Thompson has just two goals and no assists in his last six games but has three assists in three games vs. the Panthers this season.
Thompson missed the Sabres' previous game due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Friday vs. the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old has 44 goals, 45 assists, 269 SOG, 35 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 72 games this season.
Thompson missed the Sabres' morning skate and has been dealing with some nagging upper-body injuries as of late and will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Montreal. The Sabres' are attempting to reach their highest win total since 2011-12 (39) and will hope to have their leading scorer who has 44 goals, 45 assists, 269 SOG, 35 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 72 games this season.
Thompson missed the Sabres' morning skate and has been dealing with some nagging injuries as of late, making him a game-time decision Monday vs. Montreal. The Sabres' are attempting to reach their highest win total since 2011-12 (39) and will hope to have their leading scorer who has 44 goals, 45 assists, 269 SOG, 35 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 72 games this season.
Thompson had missed the Sabres' skate Thursday due to an upper-body which led to some speculation that there may be an injury to worry about, but the all-star will play Saturday vs. the Flames. It is a sigh of relief for the Sabres, as Thompson leads them with 34 goals, 34 assists, 200 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +15 plus/minus through 50 games this season.
Thompson missed Monday's practice with an upper-body injury but will not miss Wednesday's game vs. the Hurricanes. Thompson has not missed a game this season and is tied for third in the NHL in goals (34) and fifth in points (68).
Thompson was not on the ice for Monday's practice and is considered day-to-day. This leaves Thompson's status for Wednesday's game vs. Carolina in question. It's unclear when Thompson suffered the injury, as he finished Saturday's game in Minnesota with 20:58 TOI.
