Despite the Sabres' 4-3 regulation win, the team's lack of response to the hit left the fans in Buffalo frustrated. Team captain Rasmus Dahlin did speak about the situation after the game.
"We have to work on that," Dahlin said. "That cannot happen again."
Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff added afterward that Thompson was good and passed all the tests.
"Definitely a hit that you don't like," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "That penalty was well deserved. I know I had a couple of guys that wanted to go after him right away."
The Devils next host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Noesen, 31, has scored 30 points (18 goals, 12 assists) in 52 games this season, including nine power-play goals, which ties him with Nico Hischier for the team lead.