Thompson stars as Sabres clinch Atlantic title with a 5-1 victory over Blackhawks

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date April 13, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated April 13, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sabres-clinch-atlantic-title-with-a-5-1-victory-over-blackhawks/

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Tage Thompson scored twice to reach 40 goals on the season, and the Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division title by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Monday night. Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist as Buffalo (50-23-8) posted its fourth consecutive win. Ryan McLeod and Josh Norris als...