Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period is the biggest reason the Washington Capitals took a 2-0 series lead on the Montreal Canadiens. Skip to content Menu Today's paper.

Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period "was the difference tonight," according to coach Spencer Carbery, as the Capitals took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with Montreal.

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Capitals goalie Logan Thompson—fresh off 25 saves on 26 shots—even-handedly praised Washington's effort. "Luckily things went my way tonight, and we got the two points," Thompson said.

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Thompson made an important save early in the second period to keep his team's deficit at one goal. He was at his best in the third, making 14 of his 25 saves to keep Montreal from evening things up.

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, left, celebrates with defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) after Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday ...

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stops the puck in the third period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, Monday, April 21, 2025, in ...