Thompson said extra rest has him ready to play Wed.

Sabres' Tage Thompson 'ready to go' ahead of clash with Wild
Sabres forward Tage Thompson is set to return from a lower-body injury on Wednesday for a big game against the Wild.
Practice Report | Thompson 'ready to go' for Wednesday's home game
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the team’s lack of a practice day ahead of the San Jose game – they had played in Anaheim the night prior – factored into the decision to delay Thompson’s return. The Sabres beat the Sharks to complete a three-game sweep of their California road trip.
Thompson said the extra rest has him ready to play Wednesday
The Buffalo Sabres will likely have Tage Thompson back on Wednesday. Thompson said he told the team in San Jose that he was ready last if they needed him, but the team decided it would be better to give him four more days before returning.
Sabres’ Tage Thompson to return Wednesday after missing five games
After missing five games with a lower-body injury, Tage Thompson is set to return to the Buffalo Sabres lineup on Wednesday night when the team hosts the Minnesota Wild. Thompson practiced Tuesday in his usual spot, centering JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch while also skating with the top power-play unit.
Tage Thompson eyes return as Sabres welcome Wild
Left winger Kirill Kaprizov leads the Wild in both goals (13) and assists (21). His 34 total points entering Tuesday are tied for third in the NHL with Vegas' Jack Eichel and a point back from co-leaders Martin Necas of Carolina and Nathan MacKinnon of Colorado.
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson ready to return to lineup against Wild
Tage Thompson, the Sabres’ No. 1 center with a team-leading 11 goals, told reporters following practice Tuesday in KeyBank Center that he’s ready to return to the lineup to face the Wild at home Wednesday at 7 p.
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Expected to miss out Friday
Thompson (lower body) is not expected back in the lineup versus the Ducks on Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Thompson didn't participate in line rushes during the game-day skate, effectively ruling out his return to action Friday.
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