Buffalo Sabres players and Lindy Ruff addressed concerns about the lack of response to a hit that injured Tage Thompson earlier in the week, which prompted a leadership rumor.

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.