The Sabres' Tage Thompson left Sunday's game after taking an elbow to the face from the Devils' Stefan Noesen, who received a game misconduct penalty.

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson left Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils after taking a high hit from Stefan Noesen in the third period. Noesen received a match penalty and a game misconduct for the play, while Thompson did not return. It's still unknown if Noesen will hear from the NHL regarding a possible suspension.

Though the Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the Nashville Predators on Rob Ray night, pessimism still reigned supreme for the fandom. It’s hard not to when they still mire at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings,