Thompson was on the receiving end of a high hit from New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen last Sunday ... Thompson is expected to return to the first line alongside Jiri Kulich and JJ Peterka, as ...

Thompson was on the receiving end of a high hit from New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen last Sunday ... first line alongside Jiri Kulich and JJ Peterka, as well as the top powerplay group.

The Predators, meanwhile, will look to snap a six-game losing streak, with the latest defeat a 6-2 setback to the host ...

Over the past week and a half, he's lined up alongside rookie center Jiri Kulich and JJ Peterka. "He's scoring a lot more. That's really what has stood out," Ruff said of Thompson. "The connection ...

Thompson was felled by a head shot from New Jersey’s Stefan Noesen on Sunday but said ... shift on right wing with Jiri Kulich and JJ Peterka and was in his regular spot on the power play.

Thompson, a forward, was injured on a high hit from New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen during the ... top line alongside center Jiri Kulich, JJ Peterka, and on the top power-play unit.

JJ Peterka, Ryan McLeod and Jason Zucker also scored for the Sabres, who won their third in a row. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves. Devils forward Stefan Noesen received a game misconduct penalty ...