The Sabres didn't instigate anything following Stefan Noesen's high hit to Tage Thompson's head but ultimately defeated the Devils 4-3.

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson left Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils after taking a high hit from Stefan Noesen in the third period. Noesen received a match penalty and a game misconduct for the play, while Thompson did not return. It's still unknown if Noesen will hear from the NHL regarding a possible suspension.

New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen was assessed a match penalty and a game misconduct for a hit to the head of Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson in the third period of Sunday's contest.Noesen caught Thompson as he reached for a puck near the offensive blue line.

The Sabres are being taken to task all over social media for failing to respond after Tage Thompson was rocked with a dirty hit.

The Sabres' Tage Thompson left Sunday's game after taking an elbow to the face from the Devils' Stefan Noesen, who received a game misconduct penalty.

Sabres forward Tage Thompson underwent concussion testing after a dirty hit against the Devils, but the results paint a positive picture.

Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists before leaving the game in the third period after taking a check to the head, and the Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3.

New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen will likely be hearing from the NHL Department of Player Safety following a huge hit against Buffalo Sabres’ star Tage T

A dangerous hit led to one of the top scorers in the game leaving due to injury. On Sunday, New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen received a match penalty for an illegal hit on Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson.

Buffalo Sabres, Stefan Noesen was given a match penalty and game misconduct for an illegal hit to the head on star forward Tage Thompson. Noesen's penalty occurred at the 5:11 mark of the third period.