Is Tage Thompson playing today against the New York Islanders? Latest injury update on Sabres forward ahead of the matchup (25 March, 2023)

Tage Thompson, the Buffalo Sabres' star forward, is questionable for today's game against the New York Islanders. The puck drop for the game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.

During the Sabers' Friday matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Thompson got himself involved in a collision with Devils forward Timo Meier.

Thompson looked affected by the collision, as the 25-year-old hobbled to the bench during the first period. However, he returned to the ice during the second period, but the injury appeared to be persistent.

Tage Thompson scored one goal and played 13:14 minutes against the New Jersey Devils on Friday, bringing his career total to 100. Thompson's availability against the New York Islanders is doubtful, according to Sabres head coach Don Granato during the post-game interview.

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Thompson's injury status has not been revealed and he is considered day-to-day. We'll have to wait for an additional update regarding Thompson's health from the team management.

The Buffalo Sabres' (34-31-6) last ten games have not gone well, with the team only managing two victories. The team's game against the New York Islanders(37-27-9) today will be a must-win contest to close the gap on the East Wild Card spot. The Sabres are six points behind the second-placed Pittsburgh Penguins in the East Wild Card standings with eleven games remaining.

Tage Thompson's NHL career overview

Thompson was drafted as the 26th pick in the 2016 NHL entry draft by the St. Louis Blues. In his first season for the Blues in 2017, he had nine points, scoring three goals and six assists.

Tage Thompson poses for a portrait after being selected 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in round one during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes/Getty Images)

The St. Louis Blues acquired superstar Ryan O'Reilly prior to the 2018-19 season in exchange for Patrick Berglund, Vladimir Sobotka, and Tage Thompson, as well as a conditional 2019 first-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick. Thompson has scored 192 points in 294 games since being traded to the Sabres, with 100 goals and 92 assists.

He's having a career year with 89 points and is expected to have 110 by the end of the 2022-23 NHL season. Thompson's potential was recognized by the Sabres, who signed him to a seven-year, $50 million contract extension with an AAV of $7.14 million in August 2022.