Tage Thompson leads Buffalo Sabres to 4-1 win over Calgary Flames

The Buffalo Sabres salvaged a road trip and kept their faint playoff hopes alive with Sunday's 4-1 win over the host Calgary Flames. Tage Thompson led the Sabres (34-33-5) with a goal and an assist. Buffalo improved to 5-4-1 in its last 10 games and closed out a 2-3 road trip with a victory. JJ Peterka scored the third-period game-winner and Peyton Krebs from nearby Okotoks, Alta., also scored for Buffalo. Thompson and defenceman Connor Clifton each contributed an empty-net goal. The Sabres gave