Sabres' Tage Thompson: Getting rested

Thompson (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Thompson will sit out the regular-season finale after the Sabres locked up the top seed in the Atlantic Division. He secured a point-per-game pace for the second time in his career with 40 goals and 41 assists over 81 outings. He'll be ready to roll for Game 1 versus the Bruins.