Tage Thompson's OT goal finishes hat trick, lifts Sabres past Caps

Tage Thompson completed a hat trick in overtime to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-4 win against the host Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

Thompson, who also had an assist, fired the puck into the top corner on the short side from the bottom of the left circle at 3:00 of the extra frame.

Alex Tuch had a goal and two assists and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves for the Sabres, who have won seven of their past eight games