Tage Thompson Records Goal and Assist in Sabres Win Over Florida

Buffalo improved its position with a 5-3 victory over Florida on Monday, as forward Tage Thompson contributed a goal and an assist. According to CBS Sports, Thompson helped create a first-period power-play goal for Rasmus Dahlin before scoring himself at even strength in the third period.

The two-point performance brought Thompson's season totals to four goals and three assists, giving him seven points. CBS Sports also reported that the 28-year-old forward continues to receive substantial playing time on Buffalo's power-play unit.

Thompson's contribution extended beyond his own scoring as he helped set up Dahlin's goal during the opening period. The assist gave Buffalo an additional scoring contribution from its forward before Thompson added his own goal later in the game.

Dahlin, who was dealing with an upper-body issue, scored his first-period power-play goal with Thompson providing the setup. The sequence highlighted Thompson's role in Buffalo's special-teams attack during the win over Florida, according to CBS Sports.

Thompson completed his scoring contribution with an even-strength goal in the third period, helping bring the game to its final score of 5-3. His latest performance raised his season total to seven points while he continued to feature prominently on the power play, CBS Sports reported.