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Thompson will start in Ottawa on Thursday.

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.

Logan Thompson
Thompson will start vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

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.

Logan Thompson
Thompson was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate.

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.

Logan Thompson
Thompson will start in Nashville on Saturday.

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).

Logan Thompson
Lindgren will start vs. Montreal on Friday.

Lindgren has been between the pipes for the last four Capitals' losses but will return to the crease on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens, the front end of a back-to-back. The 31-year-old Lindgren has a 2.70 GAA and .898 SV% in 20 games this season (10-8-2). He has allowed three or more goals in four straight (0-2-2), posting a .880 SV%. The Capitals enter Friday's contest as sizeable -211 home favorites against a Canadiens squad that is 8-2-0 in their last 10.

Charlie Lindgren
Frank will make his NHL debut on Friday vs. Montreal.

Frank is an undrafted forward out of Western Michigan University. The 26-year-old Frank has yet to play an NHL game. He has 28 points (20G / 8A) in 35 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) this season. In a corresponding move, Washington has loaned Ivan Miroshnichenko to Hershey.

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Frank has been recalled from Hershey (AHL).

Frank is an undrafted forward out of Western Michigan University. The 26-year-old Frank has yet to play an NHL game. He has 28 points (20G / 8A) in 35 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) this season. In a corresponding move, Washington has loaned Ivan Miroshnichenko to Hershey.

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Thompson will start in Vancouver on Wednesday.

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).

Logan Thompson
Lindgren will start in Buffalo on Monday.

The Capitals have points in three straight games (2-0-1) and will turn to Lindgren between the pipes on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Lindgren has allowed three or more goals in three straight (0-2-1), posting a subpar .877 SV%. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.70 GAA and .898 SV% in 19 games this season (10-8-1). The Capitals enter Monday's contest as -140 road favorites against a Sabres club that has dropped 16 of their last 19 games (3-12-4).

Charlie Lindgren
Fehervary (upper-body) is good to return on Thursday vs. Minnesota.

Fehervary was limited to only 14:10 time-on-ice before exiting Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old Slovak defenseman is averaging 19:24 time-on-ice, recording seven points (0G / 7A), 79 blocks, and 69 hits in 37 games this season.

Martin Fehervary
Fehervary (upper-body) was a full participant in morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. Minnesota.

Fehervary was limited to only 14:10 time-on-ice before exiting Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old Slovak defenseman is averaging 19:24 time-on-ice, recording seven points (0G / 7A), 79 blocks, and 69 hits in 37 games this season.

Martin Fehervary