Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has been one of the team’s biggest assets since returning from a two-week absence due to an upper-body injury. In Game 2 against the Montreal Canadiens, Thompson secured a 2-0 series lead, showcasing his exceptional skills once again.
Thompson made 25 saves on 26 shots in the 3-1 win, with Pierre-Luc Dubois praising him as “huge” for the team’s success this season. Despite starting slow, Thompson made crucial stops to prevent the Canadiens from taking the lead and held firm until the end of the game.
In the third period, when Washington struggled to maintain a 2-1 advantage, Thompson shone with 14 saves on 14 shots faced. Head coach Spencer Carbery noted that Thompson was “the difference tonight” in the third period.
Thompson’s impressive performance is a testament to his dedication and drive. After missing several games due to injury, he has now posted a .951 save percentage in two playoff games, outperforming his regular-season numbers.
Carbery compared Thompson’s postseason play to his early-season performance that earned him a six-year extension with the Capitals. “When you watched LT tonight, that was the LT that we saw for — call it 40 games or whatever he was playing at the beginning of the year — where you could feel the confidence,” Carbery said.
Thompson’s return from injury has been seamless, and his hunger to prove himself in the playoffs is evident. “I got a taste of (the playoffs) last year,” he said. “It didn’t end the way I wanted it to. To get another chance at it, I’m hungry and thankful for this opportunity.”
With Thompson in net, the Capitals are looking formidable, and their fans can expect another thrilling playoff run from the talented goaltender.
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