Sabers' Tage Thompson records five goals

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Thompson won 7–2 to 9–4. This was his 21st goal of the season

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Thompson's five goals are the second most in a road game

Thompson had six points over the two periods

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They began their onslaught of goals at 5:32 with help from Alex Tuch

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22 seconds later Thompson scored again with another goal from Tuch

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Thompson scored four goals in just 5:14 minutes of ice time

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He became the first Sabres' player to score four goals and earn five points in one period

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