Tage Thompson scores twice in Sabres win over Kings

Fantasy hockey: Thompson's two-goal night and elite shot volume keep him firmly rostered in all leagues. Fantasy hockey impact and what to do.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 31, 2026

Tage Thompson scored twice on eight shots in 20:09 as the Sabres beat the Kings 3-2 on Saturday, October 31. One of his goals came on the power play, and he finished plus-one with a blocked shot.

Thompson's eight shots are well above his 3.4 per game, and his two goals are double his 0.48 per game. His underlying play grades 95 out of 100 among forwards for shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Tage Thompson

Thompson averages 0.93 points per game in his recent sample of 220 games, with 0.48 goals and 0.45 assists. He contributes 0.26 power-play points per game while logging 19:21 a night at even strength and 3:28 on the power play, third among all Sabres skaters. His shot volume and ice time anchor his production.

Buffalo plays three games this week, with contests remaining on Saturday, Wednesday and Friday. Thompson's combination of shot volume, top power-play minutes and elite underlying metrics makes him a hold in all formats. His eight shots are well above his 3.4 per game.

What to do

• Keep Tage Thompson rostered in all formats for his elite shot volume and top power-play role.

• Start Thompson in each of Buffalo's three remaining games this week.

• Trust his underlying metrics to deliver continued production at center.

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