Sabres huge piece leading scorer out with lower-body injury

Buffalo Sabres top scorer Tage Thompson exited Monday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return.

Thompson, who netted his 11th goal of the season in the first period of the Sabres’ 7-5 loss, played only one shift in the second period before exiting the game. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff did not provide an update on his condition afterward.

“He’s a huge part of our team, and we need him on the ice,” said Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin.

Thompson has recorded 11 goals and seven assists, totaling 18 points this season.

Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson also exited the game in the second period with a lower-body injury. There was no update on his status following the game.

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