In a Sunday night game, Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres scored three goals, achieving a hat trick, while Jason Zucker added a crucial goal in the third period. The Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 6-3, marking their fourth consecutive win.
Thompson`s first goal came in the second period, responding after the Bruins initially led 2-0. This extended his scoring streak to four games. He scored again on a breakaway in the third period and completed his hat trick with an empty-net goal, his 43rd of the season.
Contributing to the Sabres` victory, Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin each scored a goal and provided an assist. Peyton Krebs and Bowen Byram each contributed with two assists. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen blocked 18 shots.
For the Bruins, David Pastrnak assisted on all three of their goals. Elias Lindholm reached a milestone, scoring his 600th NHL point in the first period. Morgan Geekie and Casey Mittelstadt also scored for Boston. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 31 saves.
