Tage Thompson is going to miss at least one game for the Buffalo Sabres after Devils forward Stefan Noesen knocked him out of the game on Sunday with a hit to the head that resulted in a match penalty.

The Buffalo Sabres were raked over the coals on Sunday when they failed to step in after star forward Tage Thompson was rocked with a dirty hit from New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen. No Buffalo Sabre standing up for Tage Thompson here is unbelievable and unacceptable #sabrehood pic.

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday that Tage Thompson will be out day-to-day with an upper-body injury following the illegal check that New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen delivered.

The Sabres conclude their 4-game homestand against the Blue Jackets. The Buffalo Sabres will look to sweep their four-game homestand when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center on Tuesday.

The best thing about adding him to their lineup would be his age. He is young and would instantly be part of their core for years to come. He and Kent Johnson could fit well on a line and make up two-thirds of a very strong offensive unit for the Blue Jackets.

Projected Lineup **Lines Subject to Change At Game Time Dmitri Voronkov - Adam Fantilli - Cole Sillinger James van Riemsdyk - Luca Del Bel Belluz - Kent Johnson Zach Aston-Reese - Justin Danforth - Ma