Logan Thompson - NHL News & Rumors

Dials in for shutout Thompson halted all 24 shots on goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Thompson picked up his fourth consecutive win during Sunday's shutout performance, which also became his fourth shutout of the season. Overall, he is up to 31-21-6 record, a 2.44 GAA and a .912 save percentage across 58 appearances this season. He's been a workhorse in net for the Capitals, as he's appeared in 19 of the team's last 22 games. He has 12 wins and a .908 save percentage in that span, making him an excellent fantasy option while the Caps make a push for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Thompson has a strong chance to be a candidate for this season's Vezina Trophy at the end of the year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logan Thompson | Postgame | Washington Capitals Logan Thompson speaks postgame

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

Logan Thompson stopped 24 shots, and the Washington Capitals kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in perhaps the final home of Alex Ovechkin’s...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Thompson will get the start in net Sunday against the Penguins, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact It's a must-win game for the Capitals in order to keep their slim playoff chances alive, and it will be starts on back-to-back days for Thompson while Charlie Lindgren (upper body) continues to battle an injury that will prevent him from suiting up Sunday. It will be the first time this season that he'll start both ends of a back-to-back. On the season, the 29-year-old holds a 30-21-6 record, 2.48 GAA and .910 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Secures win No. 30 Thompson turned aside nine shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact The Capitals out-shot the home squad 30-12 on the afternoon, and all the goals against Thompson came in a wild second period that featured seven of the game's nine tallies. The win was Thompson's 30th of the season, marking the second straight campaign he's reached that plateau, and over his last 12 starts he's gone 8-2-2 with a 2.64 GAA and .907 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Slated to start Saturday Thompson is expected to defend the road blue paint in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Impact Thompson shut out the Maple Leafs in his last start Wednesday, stopping 22 shots. He is 29-21-6 with a 2.47 GAA and a .912 save percentage across 56 starts in 2025-26. The Capitals are generating 3.16 goals per game, 15th in the league this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Posts 21-save shutout Thompson recorded a 21-save shutout in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Thompson is doing everything he can to keep the Capitals on the fringe of the playoff race. He's won five of his last six outings, though he's only had a good performance in two of those games. This was his career-best third shutout of the campaign, and he's up to 29-21-6 with a 2.47 GAA and a .912 save percentage over 56 appearances. Impressively, he hasn't worn down despite already playing in 10 more games than any other season in his career -- his season-long numbers are right in line with what he did last year. The Capitals have a critical pair of games coming up over the weekend as they visit the Penguins on Saturday before hosting them in a rematch Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three Stars of the Night | NHL.com Zach Benson (2 Goals), Logan Thompson (21 Saves) and Connor McDavid (3 Goals, 2 Assists) earn Wednesday's honors

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

NHL On The Fly: Top Moments | NHL.com A recap of the top moments of the night including Logan Thompson's saves, Connor McDavid's hat trick, and more

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Logan Thompson | Postgame | Washington Capitals Logan Thompson speaks postgame

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Capitals vs. Maple Leafs | NHL Highlights | April 08, 2026

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Logan Thompson backstops Capitals to 4-0 victory over Maple Leafs

Logan Thompson made 21 saves to register his third shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals breathed life into their fading playoff hopes with a 4-0 victory over the Toront...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Between pipes versus Leafs Thompson will tend the twine for Wednesday's road clash with Toronto, Capitals radio play-by-play announcer John Walton reports.

Impact Thompson has given up four or more goals in four of his last five outings while still posting a 4-1-0 record. With one more back-to-back on the schedule, the 29-year-old netminder and Charlie Lindgren figure to split the Saturday and Sunday set with the Penguins.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logan Thompson | April 8 | Washington Capitals Logan Thompson speaks with the media after morning skate in Toronto

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Capitals get blown out 8-1 by the Rangers in a game crucial to their playoff hopes

Charlie Lindgren allowed eight goals on 32 shots as the defense melted down in front of him, and the Washington Capitals blew a major opportunity to keep pace in the Eastern Confer...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Shines in Saturday's win Thompson halted 37 of 39 shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact After struggling in Thursday's outing, Thompson was dominant in Saturday's contest from the second period onward. Overall, he now has a 28-21-6 record, a 2.52 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 55 appearances this season. The 29-year-old netminder has been a workhorse for the Capitals as of late, appearing in 16 of Washington's 18 games since the Olympics. He has a strong floor for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs and has a chance to reach 30 or more wins for the second consecutive season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

First off ice Saturday Thompson is slated to patrol the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Thompson will make his 10th straight start, as Charlie Lindgren is firmly nailed down to the bench in the backup role. Thompson is 27-21-6 with a pair of shutouts, a 2.53 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 54 games in 2025-26. The Sabres are generating 3.41 goals per game, seventh in the league this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yields six goals in loss Thompson stopped 23 of 29 shots on net in Thursday's 7-3 loss to New Jersey.

Impact Thompson allowed three goals in the first period before allowing two consecutive tallies to New Jersey's Jack Hughes later in regulation. With the loss, Thompson now holds a 27-21-6 record, a 2.53 GAA and a .909 save percentage across 54 outings this season. Thursday's loss snapped his three-game win streak and marked just his second defeat in regulation over his last nine appearances. He's appeared in every game for the Capitals in that span, and his subpar results have started to snowball, allowing four or more goals in each of his last three outings. His next chance to bounce back is in the Caps' first half of a back-to-back during Saturday's home clash with the Sabres.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hughes' 5-point game powers the Devils to a 7-3 win over the Capitals

Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists and Dawson Mercer scored twice as the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 7-3

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Rinkside Update | Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals Mike Vogel chats with Logan Thompson ahead of Washington's matchup with New Jersey

APRIL 2 • NHL.COM

Between pipes Thursday Thompson will guard the visiting cage in New Jersey on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Thompson will make his ninth straight start, posting a 5-1-2 mark with a 2.58 GAA and a .914 save percentage in his previous eight starts. Overall, the 29-year-old is 27-20-6 with a 2.46 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 53 appearances this season. The Devils are generating 2.72 goals per game, 27th in the league in 2025-26.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for win Tuesday Thompson made 20 saves in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact The Capitals never trailed in the game, but Thompson had to weather multiple rallies by the visitors to secure the victory. The 29-year-old netminder has won three straight starts and has only one regulation loss in his last eight, a stretch in which he's gone 5-1-2 with a 2.58 GAA and .914 save percentage as he tries to drag the Caps into the playoff picture -- they sit three points back of a wild-card spot with seven games left on their schedule, but there's three other teams between them and the Blue Jackets.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start Tuesday Thompson will protect home the crease versus Philadelphia on Tuesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Thompson will operate in the blue paint for the 12th time in the last 13 games as the Capitals claw to stay alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The 29-year-old is 5-4-2 with a 2.53 GAA and a .912 save percentge through 11 appearances in March. Thompson started in Philadelphia on March 11, a game in which he allowed three goals on 21 shots in a 4-1 loss.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3

Logan Thompson backstops Capitals to 4-0 victory over Maple Leafs

Capitals get blown out 8-1 by the Rangers in a game crucial to their playoff hopes

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Jack Hughes' 5-point game powers the Devils to a 7-3 win over the Capitals