Tage Thompson scored twice, including the deciding power-play goal in the third period, as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Saturday, October 31.
Thompson broke a 2–2 tie at 13:40 of the third period. The goal came during Buffalo’s sixth power-play opportunity and stood as the winner.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves for the Sabres, who extended their winning streak to three games. Buffalo also completed its four-game road trip without a regulation loss.
Thompson’s first goal gave Buffalo a first-period lead. The teams later traded goals before Los Angeles tied the game and set up Thompson’s late response.
The Sabres improved to 7–4–3. Los Angeles fell to 4–7–2.
Buffalo’s official postgame report described Thompson’s performance as his second consecutive multi-goal game. The NHL’s independent correspondent account and a separate Field Level Media report also identified the third-period power-play goal as the deciding score.
The Kings had entered the game after an overtime victory over Ottawa. Buffalo, meanwhile, arrived in Los Angeles after wins in Anaheim and San Jose.
The official and independent reports agree on the 3–2 final, Thompson’s two goals and Luukkonen’s 27 saves.
Sources NHL — October 31 Game Recap: https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-los-angeles-kings-game-recap-october-31-2026 Buffalo Sabres — October 31 Postgame Report: https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-la-kings-recap-highlights Field Level Media via Reuters — October 31 Final Report: https://www.reuters.com/sports/nhl/tage-thompson-tallies-twice-lift-sabres-past-kings--flm-2026-10-31/ Associated Press via Our Midland — October 31 Final Report: https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/tage-thompson-scores-twice-as-sabres-extend-road-22504532.php