When the Washington Capitals kicked off their season as the only NHL team with two full right goaltenders, captain Alex Ovechkin didn't know what to expect. "It's gonna be weird; usually you don't have that kind of goaltending situation,
Logan Thompson signed a six-year, $35.1 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday. It has an average annual value of $5.85 million.
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has emerged into one of the top players at his position during the 2024-25 NHL season.
From the Western Hockey League to the National, Caps goaltender Logan Thompson cashed in on his development and success to begin this season.
The Capitals brought in Thompson this summer, acquiring him in a draft-day trade with the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for picks. He replaced Darcy Kuemper while establishing a new 1A/1B tandem with Charlie Lindgren, who stole the starting spot last season.
The Washington Commanders’ improbable, unexpected run for the Super Bowl is over, but another local franchise has been busy putting together a magical season of its own.
The Eastern Conference-leading Capitals will arrive in Calgary on Tuesday night coming off a 2-1 loss to the Canucks on Saturday. Will Washington rebound or is there a better bet in tonight’s Capitals vs. Flames matchup at 9:00 p.m. ET?
There is NHL action on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and that includes a matchup with Buffalo Sabres hosting the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY.
Tuesday night's game at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, is the first time these teams square off this season.
UPDATE: The deal is now official, the Capitals have signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a six year deal worth $5.85 million per season.
The Capitals have agreed to a multi-year extension with pending UFA netminder Logan Thompson. It’s a six-year commitment with a price tag of $5.85M per season, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports, working out to a total value of $35.1M.