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Thompson will start against the Blue Jackets on Monday.

The Capitals have struggled defensively lately, allowing 13 goals in their last three games (2-1-0), and hope Thompson returns to early-season form when he returns to the crease on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old Thompson has a solid 2.24 GAA and .910 SV% in 15 games this season (8-6-1), but he has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four outings (1-2-1). The Capitals enter Monday's contest as -157 home favorites against a Blue Jackets team that is 1-1-1 in its last three games.

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Thompson was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate.

The Capitals have struggled defensively lately, allowing 13 goals in their last three games (2-1-0), and hope Thompson returns to early-season form when he returns to the crease on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old Thompson has a solid 2.24 GAA and .910 SV% in 15 games this season (8-6-1), but he has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four outings (1-2-1). The Capitals enter Monday's contest as -157 home favorites against a Blue Jackets team that is 1-1-1 in its last three games.

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Thompson will start vs. Edmonton on Wednesday.

The Capitals have been inconsistent lately, losing seven of their last 10 (3-5-2), but have continued to receive elite netminding from Logan Thompson. The 28-year-old Thompson returns to the crease on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, looking to build on an impressive 1.85 GAA and .925 SV% through 13 games (7-5-1). Thompson was stellar in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support, losing 3-2 to the New Jersey Devils in a shootout. The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -118 home favourites against an Oilers team coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

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Thompson will start in Florida on Thursday.

Thompson has been among the top goalies in the NHL through the early part of the 2025-25 season, and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old Thompson was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a dazzling 1.56 GAA and .935 SV% in 11 games this season (7-4-0). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as +110 road underdogs against a Panthers team that has scored the fewest goals in the Eastern Conference (2.69 GF / GP).

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Thompson will start in Carolina on Tuesday.

The Capitals have lost two straight, falling to 7-7-1 on the season, and will turn to Thompson between the pipes on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Thompson has been outstanding this season, but is coming off his weakest performance thus far, allowing three goals on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has an impressive 1.61 GAA and .930 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +137 road underdogs against a Hurricanes team that has won four straight.

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Thompson will start vs. St. Louis on Wednesday.

Despite only allowing three goals combined in his last two outings, saving 38 of 41 shots (.927 SV%), Thompson has lost two straight and hopes to return to the win column on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 28-year-old Thompson has been excellent between the pipes for the Capitals early in 2025-26, posting an outstanding 1.51 GAA and .935 SV% in eight games (5-3-0). The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -144 home favorites against a Blues team that has a disappointing 4-7-2 record.

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Thompson will start vs. the Islanders on Friday.

Thompson's personal five-game winning streak was snapped in Washington's most recent outing, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. The 28-year-old Thompson was nearly perfect, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%), but did not receive any goal support in the eventual 1-0 loss to the Dallas Stars. Thompson has been outstanding this season, boasting a terrific 1.44 GAA and .939 SV% in seven games (5-2-0). The Capitals enter Friday's contest as -211 home favorites against a New York Islanders team that lost 6-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes last night.

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Thompson will start in Dallas on Tuesday.

Strong tandem netminding, led by Logan Thompson, has catapulted the Capitals to a 6-3-0 start to the season, ranking them first in the league defensively (2.3 GA/GP). The 28-year-old Thompson returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, looking to improve on an already terrific 1.50 GAA and .938 SV% in six games (5-1-0). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Stars team riding a two-game winning streak.

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Thompson will start in Columbus on Friday.

The Capitals, off to a 5-2-0 start, lead the league defensively, allowing only 13 total goals through seven games (1.86 GA / GP). Team goaltending has been a leading contributor to the Capitals' hot start, led by Logan Thompson. The 28-year-old Thompson returns to the crease on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, looking to build on an impressive 1.60 GAA and .927 SV% through five games (4-1-0). The Capitals enter Friday's contest as slight -107 road underdogs against a Blue Jackets team coming off a dominant 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

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Thompson will start vs. Seattle on Tuesday.

The Capitals are doing their best to prove their Eastern Conference-leading regular-season record in 2024-25 was not a fluke, as they have stormed out to a solid 4-2-0 start in 2025-26. Thompson has led the way between the pipes, picking up where he left off last season, posting a stellar 1.75 GAA and .922 SV% through four games (3-1-0). Thompson returns to the crease on Tuesday, with the Capitals entering their matchup as significant -268 home favorites against a Seattle Kraken team that was defeated 5-2 by the Philadelphia Flyers last night.

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Thompson will start Friday vs. the Wild.

Strong goaltending helped spearhead the Capitals into first place in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, a trend that has continued early in the 2025-26 season. Through four games this season (3-1-0), the Capitals have allowed a league-low seven total goals. Thompson has led the way with a 2.01 GAA and .921 SV% in three outings (2-1-0), and will return to the crease on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. Washington enters Friday's contest as -121 home favorites against a Minnesota team that is clicking at an outrageous 47.6% on the powerplay through four games (2-2-0).

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Thompson will start vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

The Capitals have received stellar goaltending and have been stout defensively early in the 2025-26 season, but have struggled offensively, only outscoring their opposition 6-5 through three games (2-1-0). Logan Thompson will be back between the pipes on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, looking to improve on his 2.03 GAA and .930 SV% through two games (1-1-0). Washington enters Tuesday's contest as a slight -109 home favorite against a Tampa Bay team that played yesterday in Boston, defeating the Bruins 4-3.

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Thompson will start Washington's season opener vs. Boston on Wednesday.

The Capitals ended the 2024-25 season with the best record in the Western Conference, largely due to an outstanding season by Thompson. The 28-year-old Thompson split time with Charlie Lindgren throughout last season but was excellent when called upon, posting a 2.49 GAA and .910 SV% in 43 appearances (31-6-6). Thompson will likely be between the pipes for Washington's season-opening matchup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, where they are listed as -184 home favorites.

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Thompson will start Game 5 against the Capitals.

The Capitals enter a must-win Game 5, trailing the Hurricanes 3-1 in the series, and will roll with Thompson between the pipes. The Hurricanes have outscored the Capitals 12-6 through four games. Thompson has allowed four goals in consecutive games (0-2) but will look to rebound in Game 5 at home. The 28-year-old netminder has a 2.45 GAA and .918 SV% through nine games (5-4) this postseason. The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as +147 home underdogs against the Hurricanes.

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Thompson is expected to start on Thursday in Game 5.

The Capitals enter a must-win Game 5, trailing the Hurricanes 3-1 in the series, and will roll with Thompson between the pipes. The Hurricanes have outscored the Capitals 12-6 through four games. Thompson has allowed four goals in consecutive games (0-2) but will look to rebound in Game 5 at home. The 28-year-old netminder has a 2.45 GAA and .918 SV% through nine games (5-4) this postseason. The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as +147 home underdogs against the Hurricanes.

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Thompson will start Game 4 in Carolina.

The Caps will unsurprisingly stick with Thompson between the pipes for Game 4 as they look to even up their series with the Hurricanes. Thompson didn't enjoy his best outing in Game 3, allowing four goals on 28 shots in the 4-0 defeat. It was a rare off night in these 2025 Playoffs for Thompson. The 27-year-old netminder has posted a 5-3-0 record and a .922 SV% in eight appearances. The Capitals enter action on Monday at +200 on the money line.

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