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Tage Thompson has been a problem for Sabres vs. Canadiens
TL;DR
Tage Thompson has struggled against the Montreal Canadiens, contributing to the Buffalo Sabres' challenges. His recent giveaway led to a crucial goal for the Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Key points
- Tage Thompson is not scoring goals for the Buffalo Sabres.
- He had a significant giveaway that led to a Canadiens goal.
- The Canadiens took a 4-1 lead in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Tage ThompsonBuffalo SabresMontreal CanadiensAlexandre Carrier
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Not only is Tage Thompson not scoring goals for the Buffalo Sabres.
He's also giving them up quite directly to the Montreal Canadiens.
On Friday night, he had a brutal slip and slide giveaway that set Alexandre Carrier up to go right in and score and give Montreal a 4-1 lead in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
It was kind of the story of the night for Thompson. Too often, he tried to do too much.
Rather than taking the first look that was sometimes there, he swiveled and turned and tried to make something out of nothing.
That's how he turned the puck over to Carrier, but it wasn't the first time he'd let Buffalo down like that on the night.
It seems clear that he's pressing.
Q&A
What impact did Tage Thompson's performance have on the Sabres vs. Canadiens game?
Tage Thompson's performance negatively impacted the Sabres, as a giveaway by him allowed the Canadiens to score and extend their lead.
Who scored the goal after Tage Thompson's giveaway in the Eastern Conference semifinals?
Alexandre Carrier scored the goal following Tage Thompson's giveaway, giving the Canadiens a 4-1 lead.
How has Tage Thompson's scoring affected the Buffalo Sabres in the playoffs?
Tage Thompson's lack of scoring has been a problem for the Sabres, contributing to their struggles in the playoffs against the Canadiens.