Episode
Best of the Sabres on WGR: Tage Thompson’s struggles and the Sabres' Game 5 nightmare
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- Sabres Live
- Published
- May 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3699
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Summary
The Sabres' 6-3 loss was defined by a devastating second-period collapse where they surrendered three separate leads, headlined by Tage Thompson being denied on a crucial breakaway while Buffalo led 3-2—a moment Montreal coach Martin St. Louis cited as the game's turning point. With the top line held scoreless and a combined -4 rating, we analyze how Buffalo’s stars vanished in the biggest game of the year, forcing a mid-game goalie change and leaving the team one loss away from elimination