Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson left Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils after taking a high hit from Stefan Noesen in the third period. Noesen received a match penalty and a game misconduct for the play, while Thompson did not return. It's still unknown if Noesen will hear from the NHL regarding a possible suspension.

The Buffalo Sabres aren’t looking to answer questions about their lack of response after star forward Tage Thompson was run over and took a hit to the head from Stefan Noesen of the New Jersey Devils.

Sabres forward Tage Thompson underwent concussion testing after a dirty hit against the Devils, but the results paint a positive picture.

The Sabres didn't instigate anything following Stefan Noesen's high hit to Tage Thompson's head but ultimately defeated the Devils 4-3.

BUFFALO -- Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists before leaving with an injury, and the Buffalo Sabres held off the New Jersey Devils for a 4-3 win at KeyBank Center on Sunday. Thompson left the game at 5:11 of the third period after he was hit by New Jersey forward Stefan Noesen, who was assessed a match penalty on the play.

Tage Thompson, JJ Peterka and Ryan McLeod scored unanswered goals in the first period Sunday afternoon for the host Buffalo Sabres, who fended off a third-period comeback by the New Jersey Devils to earn a 4-3 win.

Sunday afternoon, the Buffalo Sabres aimed to grab their first win of the season against the New Jersey Devils, who beat them twice at the NHL Global Series in October.