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Center•#72Tage Thompson is a 28-year-old center for the Buffalo Sabres. Selected 26th overall by STL in the 2016 NHL Draft. Born in Phoenix, USA.
In 2025-26, Tage has been a consistent offensive contributor with 38 goals and 40 assists for 78 points in 76 games, ranking 20th in the NHL. He averages 1.03 points per game on 19:16 of ice time.
38
Goals
#11 NHL
40
Assists
78
Points
#20 NHL
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
76
GP
38
G
40
A
78
P
-6
+/-
256
S
14.8%
S%
24
PPP
1.03
P/GP
3.4
S/GP
19:16
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2 | @ OTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 |
| Mar 31 | vs NYI | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 21:31 |
| Mar 28 | vs SEA | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 5 | 24:21 |
| Mar 27 | vs DET |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Forwards
92
Offense
36
Defense
64
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL forwards. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, elite finishing ability, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist. Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
56-pt spreadThe 56-point spread between offensive (92th) and defensive (36th) percentiles is extreme for a center. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, elite finishing ability, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist. Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
56-pt spreadThe 56-point spread between offensive (92th) and defensive (36th) percentiles is extreme for a center. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Tage Thompson's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | BUF | 76 | 38 | 40 | 78 | -6 | 256 | 14.8% |
| 24-252024-25 | BUF | 76 | 44 | 28 | 72 | -2 | 242 | 18.2% |
Top teammates by points on the Buffalo Sabres this season.
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 4 |
| 21:16 |
| Mar 25 | vs BOS | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 18:44 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
5
games remaining
Goals
41
Current: 38
Assists
43
Current: 40
Points
83
Current: 78
Strong production expected. Most likely outcome is 81-88 points, establishing this player as a top-line contributor.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
1.8%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | BUF | 71 | 29 | 27 | 56 | -1 | 246 | 11.8% |
| 22-232022-23 | BUF | 78 | 47 | 47 | 94 | +4 | 295 | 15.9% |
| 21-222021-22 | BUF | 78 | 38 | 30 | 68 | -17 | 253 | 15.0% |
| 20-212020-21 | BUF | 38 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -6 | 96 | 8.3% |
| 19-202019-20 | BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --- |
| 18-192018-19 | BUF | 65 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -22 | 108 | 6.5% |
| 17-182017-18 | STL | 41 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -12 | 55 | 5.5% |
| Career | --- | 524 | 214 | 189 | 403 | -62 | 1551 | 13.8% |
Jason Zucker
LW · 39 pts
