Logan Thompson Stops 31 Shots in Capitals' Season-Opening Win

Logan Thompson delivered a stellar performance in Friday's season opener, turning aside 31 of 33 shots to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 29-year-old netminder surrendered just one even-strength goal and one power-play tally on the night. Thompson enters the 2026-27 campaign looking to build on his strong 2025-26 season, where he posted a 31-21-6 record, 2.44 GAA, and .912 save percentage across 58 regular-season games.