Logan Thompson takes blame on Andrei Svechnikov's series-winning goal: 'It was a terrible goal to give up to end a season and I've got to wear that'

Logan Thompson was a standout player for the Washington Capitals during the postseason, but he faced criticism after allowing two key goals in their elimination game against the Carolina Hurricanes. One of these goals, scored by Andrei Svechnikov, proved crucial in the Capitals' 3-1 loss. Thompson acknowledged his mistakes postgame, expressing his disappointment and recognizing the strength of the opposing team. Despite the defeat, he showcased strong overall performance in the playoffs, stopping significant shots and performing admirably throughout. His reflections point to both accountability and respect for the competition.

Thompson gave up two questionable goals to Carolina and reflected, "It was a terrible goal to give up to end a season, and I’ve got to wear that."

Despite two soft goals, Thompson acknowledged, "Credit to Freddie Andersen. I thought he was the better goalie this series."

Thompson noted, "It stings. It sucks. Credit to them. It's a good team over there."

Thompson's postseason performance was strong overall, stopping 1.06 goals above expected in Game 5 with impressive saves.

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