Sabres Defeat Senators 5-3, Tage Thompson Scores Twice

Senators' Losing Streak Extends to Five Games Despite Late Rally

Tage Thompson scored twice in the first period, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators.
Senators' goalie Anton Forsberg was replaced by Joonas Korpisalo due to a groin injury in the first period.
Senators' Claude Giroux scored twice in the third period, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Sabres' lead.
Vladimir Tarasenko of the Senators scored his 600th career point.
The loss marks the Senators' fifth consecutive defeat.