Sabres Extend Winning Streak to 6 Games with Victory Over Predators

Tage Thompson extends point streak to 10 games in Buffalo's 3-2 win

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2 to extend their winning streak to 6 games. Tage Thompson scored a goal to extend his career-high point streak to 10 games, while Jason Zucker and Josh Doan also scored for the Sabres. The Predators got goals from Zachary L'Heureux and Matthew Wood, but ultimately fell short against the surging Sabres.

Why it matters

The Sabres' 6-game winning streak has helped them keep pace atop the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning. This victory sets up a key matchup between the two division leaders on Sunday. For the Predators, the loss continues their recent struggles as they kick off a 5-game road trip.

The details

Tage Thompson extended his career-high point streak to 10 games with a goal for the Sabres. Jason Zucker and Josh Doan also scored for Buffalo. Zachary L'Heureux and Matthew Wood scored for the Predators, but it wasn't enough as they fell 3-2. The Sabres were opening a 5-game homestand, while the Predators were starting a 5-game road trip.

  • The Sabres were opening a 5-game homestand.
  • The Predators were kicking off a 5-game road swing.

The players

Tage Thompson

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who extended his career-high point streak to 10 games with a goal in the victory.

Jason Zucker

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored a goal in the 3-2 win over the Predators.

Josh Doan

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored a goal in the 3rd period to give the Sabres a 3-1 lead.

Zachary L'Heureux

A forward for the Nashville Predators who scored his first goal of the season in the loss.

Matthew Wood

A forward for the Nashville Predators who scored a goal in the 3rd period to make it a 3-2 game.

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What’s next

The Sabres will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday in a key Atlantic Division matchup.

The takeaway

The Sabres' 6-game winning streak has them keeping pace atop the Atlantic Division, setting up a crucial showdown with the Lightning. Meanwhile, the Predators' recent struggles continue as they begin a 5-game road trip.