UConn's Thompson on Scoring Streak for Sabres

Tage Thompson (UConn) is on a roll. The 25-year-old forward for the Buffalo Sabres has recorded six goals and five assists for 11 points in his last three games, all wins at home. The Sabres now stand third in the NHL's Eastern Conference with a 7-3-0 record.

Thompson first tallied a goal and three assists in a 4-3 overtime victory over Chicago on Oct. 29. He then celebrated Halloween by scoring three goals and setting up three others in an 8-3 rout of Detroit, and followed up with a goal and two assists tonight in a 6-3 triumph over Pittsburgh.

Thompson has collected 7-7⁠—14 points in his first 10 outings this season. Drafted 26th overall by St. Louis in 2016 after playing for the U.S. National Under-18 Team, he has recorded 63-54⁠—117 points in 233 career NHL regular-season outings to date. 

Born in Phoenix, Ariz., Thompson skated two seasons (2016, 2017) at UConn before turning pro. In 70 career NCAA appearances with the Huskies, he notched 33-31⁠—64 points.