Thompson and the Capitals are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets, the first time Thompson has allowed five goals since the second game of the season. Last game aside, Thompson has been tremendous between the pipes lately, posting a stellar .942 SV% in his previous nine games (7-0-2), and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Washington enters the action on Tuesday as +105 home underdogs against a Florida team outscoring their opposition 14-4 during a three-game winning streak.

Thompson has been impeccable in his first season with the Capitals, among the NHL's best netminders, earning himself a lucrative six-year contract extension of $35.1 million. The undrafted 27-year-old goalie posted a solid 2.67 GAA and .912 SV% in his first four seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights (56-32-11) but has been otherworldly this season with the Capitals, boasting an outstanding 2.09 GAA and .925 SV% in 26 games (22-2-3).

Fresh off of signing a six-year, $35.1 million contract extension ($5.85 million AAV) on Monday, Thompson will be between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Thompson has been impeccable in his first season with the Capitals, boasting an outstanding 2.09 GAA and .925 SV% in 26 games (22-2-3). He has two shutouts and an absurd .969 SV% in his last five games (5-0-0). Washington enters Tuesday's contest as -137 road favorites against a Calgary team that has won three of their last four (3-1-0).

The Capitals have outscored their opposition 12-2 in their last four games (4-0-0), all with Thompson between the pipes, and will continue to roll with him on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. Thompson has been excellent lately, saving 93 of the last 95 shots he's faced (.979 SV%) and recording two shutouts in his previous four games (4-0-0). The 27-year-old netminder has a dazzling 2.09 GAA and .925 SV% in 26 games this season (21-2-3). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +132 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers club without Connor McDavid (suspension).

Thompson is red hot entering Thursday night's matchup, picking up seven wins in his last eight starts. He was outstanding in his last start, stopping all 19 shots he faced in 3-0 shutout victory over the Ducks on Tuesday. The 27-year-old netminder is in the midst of a breakout campaign in his first season in Washington, posting a 19-2-3 record and a .921 SV%. Thompson and the Capitals enter action on Thursday at -110 on the money line.

Thompson has undoubtedly been the Capitals' best goalie, and despite being in a timeshare with Charlie Lindgren most of the season, he will start for the fourth straight game on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Thompson was tremendous in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators. He has an impressive 2.32 GAA and .919 SV% in 23 games this season (18-2-3). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as significant -255 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks squad coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Thompson has undoubtedly been the Capitals' best goalie, and despite being in a timeshare with Charlie Lindgren most of the season, he will start for the fourth straight game on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Thompson was tremendous in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators. He has an impressive 2.32 GAA and .919 SV% in 23 games this season (18-2-3). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as significant -255 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks squad coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

On the tail-end of a back-to-back, the Capitals will turn to Thompson between the pipes on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old Thompson has grossly outperformed counterpart Charlie Lindgren this season but the two remain in a timeshare for Washington's crease. Thompson has an impressive 2.32 GAA and .919 SV% in 21 games this season (17-2-2).

The Capitals have lost four of their last eight but won four straight when Thompson has been tending the twine. Thompson struggled in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%), but was strong enough to hold on for a 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old Thompson has a 2.39 GAA and .916 SV% in 20 games this season (16-2-2). The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -185 home favorites against a Vancouver Canucks club that has lost four of their last five (1-2-2).

Thompson has won four of his last five, allowing three or fewer goals in each and posting a stellar .924 SV%, continuing his excellent 2024-25 campaign. The 27-year-old netminder has a 2.38 GAA and .916 SV% in 18 games (14-2-2). The Capitals are coming off a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings and enter Tuesday's contest as -144 home favorites against a Boston Bruins club coming off a 4-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Thompson will make his 16th start of the season when the Capitals travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Tuesday. Thompson collected yet another victory his last time out, allowing two goals on 21 shots in a 4-2 win over the Sabres. He owns a .913 SV% on the season to go along with a remarkable 12-1-2 record. He's got a great chance of staying in the win column on Tuesday as the Capitals enter action at -190 on the money line.

Thompson allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Capitals win in Montreal last Saturday. It's been a week since Thompson's last start, so he'll be well-rested for Saturday's meeting with the Sabres, who have lost eight straight games while averaging just 2.3 goals per game. Thompson and the Capitals are sizeable -177 home favourites in this matchup.