Logan Thompson is cashing in on his stellar start with the Washington Capitals, getting rewarded with a new contract that gives the late-blooming goaltender a significant raise. The NHL-leading Capitals signed Thompson on Monday to a six-year deal worth $35.

Really happy to be here for many more years to come,” Logan Thompson said. “I’ve loved my time here and just thankful for the opportunity that the Capitals gave me.”

Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has agreed to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.85 million.

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 Capitals and goalie Logan Thompson have reportedly agreed to a multi-year extension, according to multiple insiders.

Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has agreed to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.85 million, an NHL source confirmed to ESPN

Logan Thompson made 32 saves, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas scored goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1

Logan Thompson made 32 saves in his hometown one day after signing a contract extension with Washington, helping the Capitals beat the host Calgary Flames 3-1 on Tuesday night.

The Calgary Flames gave the NHL’s first place team a run for their money but ended up falling to the Washington Capitals 3-1. CF% – 55.12%|| SCF% – 55.15%|| HDCF% – 58.95%|| xGF% – 45.79% It’s a Team Game – The only thing the Flames are guilty of in this one is allowing goals against off of a few bad mistakes.