The Sabres need to move pieces at the NHL trade deadline and have very distinct dream and nightmare scenarios.

Thompson is on standby as an emergency injury replacement for Team USA in the 4 Nations championship game against Canada.

Tage Thompson watched the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game from the press box in Boston's TD Garden as Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal for Canada. The experience was a reminder of how badly Thompson wants to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Kulich could finally open his mouth. The 20-year-old center had to keep it closed when he returned to the game Tuesday night, and he wore a full-face shield for the rest of the Sabres’ come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks. He had trouble breathing normally in the third period, which caused coach Lindy Ruff to move Kulich to the wing.

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Rasmus Dahlin has recorded 24 assists in his last 22 games and he has registered 15 points (3+12) in his last 11 games. Dahlin’s 24 assists in that span are tied with Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon for the most among all NHL skaters. JJ Peterka has tallied 11 points (6+5) in his last 10 games.

The Buffalo Sabres have a million question marks going into the 2025 offseason. Making the playoffs doesn’t seem likely, but getting strong finishes from some players could change the outlook of the offseason.

The Sabres trailed 2-0 entering the third period despite possessing a 17-12 lead in shots. JJ Peterka scored to put them on the board early in the period, followed quickly by the tying goal from Alex Tuch. Dylan Cozens assisted on all three Sabres goals.

Buffalo Sabres (24-27-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (33-21-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: The

Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson had two goals and an assist each as the host Buffalo Sabres crushed the New York Rangers 8-2 on Saturday.

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a win over the New York Rangers where it scored a season-high eight goals. Buffalo hosts the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. ET. How to watch: Sabres vs. Rangers airs locally on MSG, it can be streamed on ESPN+. Time: 7 p.m. ET