Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson, the U.S. Olympic gold medalist, received a raucous homecoming in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sabres celebrated Thompson’s Olympic debut at Milan-Cortina, where he scored three goals and an assist, with the crowd erupting in "USA!" chants.

Former Sabres captain Jack Eichel, now with Vegas, briefly shared the spotlight, drawing mixed reactions from fans still loyal to his Buffalo tenure. The team also honored women’s hockey stars Hayley Scamurra and Haley Winn via video tributes, highlighting local ties to the Olympic roster.