Tage Thompson scores twice as Sabres extend road point streak to 7 with 3-2 win over Kings

Buffalo Sabres' Tage Thompson scored twice, including the decisive goal with six minutes and 20 seconds left in the third period, as the team extended their road point streak to seven games with a 3-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Jack Quinn contributed with a goal and an assist, while Zach Benson and Rasmus Dahlin each had two assists. The Sabres secured their third consecutive overall victory, with goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making 27 saves.

Corey Perry scored a power-play goal for the Kings, while Andre Lee also found the back of the net and Anton Forsberg stopped 28 shots for Los Angeles. Thompson found the back of the net on a one-timer off a pass from Quinn during a power play at 13:40 of the third period. Despite controlling most of the game in the first period, Buffalo fell behind 2-0 due to unnecessary penalties. Buffalo took the lead 1-0 at 6:35 when Quinn scored on a power play.

With Los Angeles gaining momentum in the second half of the second period, the Sabres responded with Thompson's ninth goal, which came with 4:22 remaining in the contest. Corey Perry scored for the Kings with two minutes and 36 seconds left, but a coach's challenge overturned a goaltender interference call. Andre Lee tied the score 1:29 into the third period.

The Kings were without top forward Adrian Kempe, who is day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury. Martin Chromiak made his NHL debut, replacing Kempe on the first line and the power play. The Sabres will host the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, while the Kings will welcome the San Jose Sharks on the same day.