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Bizarre Bounce Gives Sabres Crucial Playoff Goal
13 May
Summary
- Tage Thompson scored an unusual powerplay goal in Game 4.
- The puck deflected off the end boards into the net for the goal.
- This goal tied the game at 2-2 in the second period.
Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres scored a peculiar powerplay goal in Game 4 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Trailing by a goal, Thompson attempted to dump the puck into the offensive zone, but it took an unusual bounce off the end boards and found its way into the net, tying the game at 2-2.
This goal was Thompson's first on the powerplay during the postseason and came amidst increased offensive production. Following criticism for his performance in Game 2, he had recorded two goals and an assist in each of the subsequent games.
The Sabres have struggled in the series against the Montreal Canadiens, having won only Game 1. Goaltender Alex Lyon allowed 12 goals over the first three games, leading to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen starting Game 4. The closely contested Game 4 saw Thompson's lucky bounce provide a crucial momentum swing for Buffalo.
