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Thompson's Hat Trick Powers Sabres Past Canadiens 5-3
16 Jan
Summary
- Tage Thompson scored three goals and added two assists.
- The Sabres improved to 15-2 in their past 17 games.
- Buffalo celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 2005-06 team.

Tage Thompson was the star of the night, scoring three goals and adding two assists in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-3 win against the Montreal Canadiens. His third-period goal proved to be the game-winner, and he capped off his performance with an empty-netter to complete his ninth career hat trick and reach 200 career goals.
The Sabres continue their impressive run, improving to 15 wins and 2 losses in their last 17 games. This victory also marked the end of a 0-4-2 home skid against the Canadiens. Buffalo's current win total and point accumulation through 47 games are the highest the team has seen since the 2009-10 season.
Adding to the night's festivities, the Sabres celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 2005-06 team that reached the Eastern Conference finals. Alumni such as Ryan Miller, Thomas Vanek, and Jason Pominville were present, with Miller announcing the induction of Vanek and Pominville into the Sabres Hall of Fame.




