"I'm not going to lie, I couldn't believe waking up this morning we were going again tonight,"
"Logan Thompson,"
"I thought both guys were unbelievable. Outstanding,"
"Their guy was f***ing good, but our guy was f***ing better."
Washington Capitals entered the game fatigued after a week-long road trip and a long stretch without rest. The game against the Columbus Blue Jackets became a low-scoring goalie duel that ended 2-0. Logan Thompson recorded a season-first shutout with 39 saves. Jet Greaves stopped 36 of 37 shots, and the two combined to face 76 shots while allowing a single goal. MoneyPuck rated Greaves at 3.79 goals saved above expected and Thompson at 3.03. Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas credited Thompson for the victory. Coaches praised both netminders for outstanding, calm, and smothering saves.
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