The Washington Capitals need a heroic effort to climb back into their East semifinal series with the Carolina Hurricanes, and goalie Logan Thompson delivered during the first period of Game 5.

The Capitals rewarded Thompson with a six-year, $35.1 million contract ($5.85 million average annual value) he signed Jan. 27, passing on an opportunity to become an unrestricted free agent July 1.

The Washington Capitals face elimination against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round series. The Hurricanes' 3-1 series lead surprised many, as the top-seeded Capitals were viewed ...

where he has been perhaps the best goalie this postseason. “The most impressive thing that sticks out when you get to know Logan Thompson is his competitiveness,” Capitals coach Spencer ...

Logan Thompson spoke to the media after the Washington ... Thompson also praised Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen. "A couple of close games," Thompson said. "I think it could have gone the ...

Offenses have had the upper hand this postseason, but these goalies are winning the battle with foundational principles.

It wasn't an easy road between the pipes for the Washington Capitals following Braden Holtby's departure. But now, D.C. is in a spot where it finally feels comfortable with its goaltending.

A primary reason was Logan Thompson's goaltending. The 28-year-old was stellar between the pipes for the Capitals this season, ranking second in winning percentage (72.09). Thompson told 7News ...