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

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.

BUFFALO -- Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists before leaving with an injury, and the Buffalo Sabres held off the New Jersey Devils for a 4-3 win at KeyBank Center on Sunday. Thompson left the game at 5:11 of the third period after he was hit by New Jersey forward Stefan Noesen, who was assessed a match penalty on the play.