The Buffalo Sabres just enjoyed a miraculous run in 2025-26, and eyes are set on being a back-to-back playoff contender in 2026-27. One of those two players is in Washington, getting ready to assist the Capitals toward a playoff run of their own in Alex Tuch. Could things be different in 2026-27, and who could join Thompson in getting over that 30-goal plateau? Guaranteed to break 30 goalsBarring injury, Thompson will blow past 30 goals and head on up to 40, maybe even sniffing 50. Very likely to break 30 goalsJack Quinn is another strong possibility to reach the 30-goal mark in 2026-27, as he got pretty close last season at 20 goals.