Thompson scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Thompson scored two goals on a team-high five shots on net in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Thompson (lower body) is expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Thompson (lower body) is not expected back in the lineup versus the Ducks on Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Thompson (lower body) won't play Wednesday against the Kings, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Thompson (lower body) practiced with the team Monday and may still be an option against the Kings on Wednesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Thompson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Thompson (lower body) will not play in Philadelphia on Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Thompson (lower body) will not play versus St. Louis on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Thompson (lower body) is day-to-day and might still play Thursday versus St. Louis, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.