Capitals' Logan Thompson: Defending crease Monday

Thompson will protect the home net against Ottawa on Monday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Thompson has lost his last two outings, surrendering five goals on 43 shots. He has a 25-4-5 record with two shutouts, a 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 34 appearances this season. Ottawa is tied for 22nd in the league with 2.80 goals per game in 2024-25.