"Logan Thompson, who has missed the past four games with an upper-body injury, was the first netminder off the ice at the Capitals' morning skate ahead of their game against the Predators. While the 28-year-old Thompson appears set for his planned return, Caps head coach Spencer Carbery would not confirm anything during his pregame media availability. "I will find out," Carbery said. "Haven't talked to Serbs (head athletic trainer Jason Serbus) yet.""
"Thompson was injured in the Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on January 27. He took a Vince Dunn slap shot directly to the mask and needed a few moments to collect himself before finishing the game. A concussion spotter did not remove Thompson for evaluation. With both Thompson and Charlie Lindgren out injured, the Capitals saw Clay Stevenson start their last three games, including two on back-to-back days. Stevenson went 2-1 with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage."
"Thompson, soon headed to Italy to play for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, is 18-16-4 this season with a 2.46 goals-against average, a .912 save percentage, and two shutouts. He has dominated the Predators during his career, going 5-1 in six starts against them with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage. Outside of the crease, the Capitals will also be welcoming Pierre-Luc Dubois back for the first time since October 31."
Logan Thompson was the first goaltender on the ice at the Capitals' morning skate and appears set to return after missing four games with an upper-body injury. Caps head coach Spencer Carbery declined to confirm the starter, saying he had not yet spoken with head athletic trainer Jason Serbus. Thompson suffered the injury in the Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on January 27 after taking a Vince Dunn slap shot to the mask, though a concussion spotter did not remove him. With Thompson and Charlie Lindgren sidelined, Clay Stevenson started the last three games and went 2-1 with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. Stevenson and backup Garin Bjorklund practiced ahead of the game, and one would be demoted to the Hershey Bears if Thompson is activated. Thompson is headed to Italy for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics and is 18-16-4 this season with a 2.46 GAA, .912 save percentage and two shutouts; he is 5-1 with a 2.02 GAA and .941 save percentage in six career starts against the Predators. Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to the lineup for the first time since October 31, replacing Sonny Milano, who will miss the game for personal reasons.
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