Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson of Calgary, Alberta recorded his fifth career National Hockey League shutout on Tuesday. He accomplished the feat in a 3-0 Capitals win over the Anaheim Ducks at the Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia.
Thompson made 19 saves overall. He made nine saves in the first period, only two saves in the second period, and eight saves in the third period. Frank Vatrano led the Ducks with three shots on goal.
In 2024-25, Thompson has been outstanding and could get Vezina Trophy consideration. He has a record of 19 wins, two regulation losses and three losses in extra time. Thompson has a goals against average of 2.23 and a save percentage of .921.
Thompson’s four prior shutouts were with the Vegas Golden Knights. They came in a 3-0 Golden Knights win over the Seattle Kraken on March 30, 2022, in a 1-0 Golden Knights win over the Chicago Blackhawks on October 13, 2022, in a 4-0 Golden Knights won over the Anaheim Ducks on October 28, 2022, and in a 4-0 Golden Knights win over the San Jose Sharks on February 19, 2024.
With the win, the Capitals improved to a record of 29 wins, 10 losses and five losses in extra time for 63 points. They are tied with the Winnipeg Jets for the most points in the NHL.
