A day before the playoffs, Capitals' coach Spencer Carbery did not reveal starting goalie plans for Game 1 versus the Canadiens, keeping opponents guessing. Injured Logan Thompson participated in practice, while Charlie Lindgren had mixed performances. Thompson had strong season numbers but struggled recently, while Lindgren managed a 4-2 record in April yet ranked lower than Thompson in performance metrics. Both goalies lack significant playoff experience, creating uncertainty ahead of the critical match against Montreal.
“You will find out tomorrow night,” the Caps' second-year head coach said, when asked about the starting goalie for Game 1 against the Canadiens.
Despite those less than sterling numbers to close out the year, Thompson was still one of the three best goalies in the league, saving 26 more goals than expected for the Caps per MoneyPuck.
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