In Raleigh, N.C., the Washington Capitals faced a setback in their game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night when goalie Logan Thompson exited due to an upper-body injury. The Capitals coach, Spencer Carbery, shared little about Thompson’s condition following the 5-1 defeat.
Thompson’s status is expected to be reassessed upon the team’s return to Washington. Coach Carbery stated, “He will be reevaluated when we get back to Washington,” offering no further insight into the severity of the injury.
Charlie Lindgren assumed the goalie role beginning in the second period after Thompson conceded three goals from 12 shots during the first. Details about the incident leading to Thompson’s injury remain ambiguous.
At 28, Thompson has been making a significant impression, potentially contending for the Vezina Trophy as one of the NHL’s premier goalies, having secured 31 victories in his first 42 games with Washington. This impressive performance earned him a six-year contract extension valued at $35.1 million, signed at the end of January.
Lindgren was tasked with consecutive nights in the net, following a performance that helped the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals to triumph over Boston the previous evening. Against the Hurricanes, after stepping in for Thompson, he allowed two goals across 19 shots faced.