dailyloe.com – Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson scored a pivotal goal during Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens, crucially evening the playoff series at 2-2. The game took place on Tuesday night in Montreal. Thompson’s goal resulted from an unexpected bounce off the boards that surprised defenders and the goalie.
In the second period, during a power play, Thompson attempted to shoot the puck around the boards to establish an offensive setup. The puck hit the corner of the glass near the Zamboni entrance, deflecting off Montreal goalie Jakub Dobes’ right pad and into the net, tying the game at 2-2.
After the game, Thompson expressed his awareness of the puck hitting the glass and his anticipation for a potential celebration. He said, “I was kind of just scanning around, looking for a few guys to put their hands up [in celebration]. It’s a nice feeling when you see that.”
The Sabres ultimately won the game 3-2, securing a split in the series at Bell Centre. Buffalo’s Zach Benson, who scored the go-ahead goal on another power play in the third period, noted the significance of Thompson’s goal. He stated, “You need those bounces, come playoff time. And it was a huge one for us.”
