The Vancouver Canucks have forced opposing goaltenders to make 24 or more saves just once in their last eight games.
Thompson was the first off the ice during Wednesday's morning skate, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports, indicating that he'll defend the home crease against the Canucks.
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Capitals beat Canucks 2-1 in overtime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday night despite another sluggish performance. Dubois ended it with ...
The Vancouver Canucks visited Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night for the second game of their five-game road trip, facing off against the Washington Capitals.
The NHL record for most overtime losses in a season is 18. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Despite a strong effort, the Vancouver Canucks fell 2-1 in overtime to the Washington Capitals. Conor Garland scored the only goal, while Kevin Lankinen stopped 16 of the 18 shots he faced. With the loss, the Canucks dropped to 18-12-10 on the season and 11-4-4 away from Rogers Arena.
The Washington Capitals got off to the start they wanted against the Vancouver Canucks; it was the rest of the night didn’t go as planned. But thanks to Pierre-Luc Dubois, D.C. managed two points. Dubois struck twice and Logan Thompson stood on his head to help Washington escape with a 2-1 victory.
The Vancouver Canucks lost a tight-checking 2-1 game in overtime against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Wednesday night.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stops the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Capitals goaltender ...
The Canucks lost for the eighth time in 10 games, and saw their post-regulation record sink to 4-10, despite outshooting the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals 30-13 through 60 minutes.
Vancouver may struggle trying to get goals past netminder Logan Thompson ... It should be a slow night for Thompson as the Canucks have forced opposing goaltenders to make 24 or more saves ...
The Capitals as a team lead the NHL with an impressive 31-10-5 record, having earned a point in 10 straight games (7-0-3). Washington will be seeking revenge against the Oilers for taking both games in the season series by a 12-2 goal margin. The two sides wrap up their season series on Feb. 23 in Washington.