Logan Thompson entered the game determined to secure two standings points for the Capitals after a rough stretch that included a 1-5-1 record in his previous seven starts. He delivered a 23-save performance in a 5-1 win over Chicago, saving 2.2 more goals than expected per MoneyPuck. The lone goal allowed was a power-play strike by Oliver Moore at 8:48 of the second period, and Thompson was instrumental in killing an almost two-minute five-on-three advantage. Thompson's January totals include four starts, a 1-2-1 record, 2.49 GAA and .919 save percentage, while season numbers stand at 16-12-4, 2.35 GAA, .916 save percentage and two shutouts. He was recently named to Team Canada's 2026 Olympic roster.
"Yeah, I feel like I was cursed for a while, Thompson said. I've been feeling pretty good about my game, but couldn't find a way to get a point or two points. Really happy. The guys in front of me were tremendous tonight made my life easy. Just happy to get the two points. I didn't care how many goals I let in today; I just wanted to win."
"I think I was cheating a bit on that goal, Thompson said. I don't like that goal that I gave up. That's one that I think I can make a save on. I was playing the guy back door. You look for that a lot. I thought the guys did a good job of letting me make the reads. Credit to the PK, it wasn't easy tonight."
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