Logan Thompson started the previous two games for the Capitals (1-0-1), but the team will revert to Lindgren between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Lindgren struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 34 shots (.853 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. He has a 2.61 GAA and .901 SV% through 24 appearances this season (11-9-3). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as -156 road favorites against a Flyers club that has been shut out in three of their last four games (0-3-1).

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.

Aktell was a fourth-round pick, 108th overall, of the Predators in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. In 27 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) this season, the 26-year-old defenseman scored nine points (0G / 9A).

The Capitals will turn to Lindgren between the pipes for the 24th time this season when they travel to Ottawa on Thursday. Lindgren took an unfortunate loss his last time out, allowing two goals on 25 shots in a 2-1 loss in Vancouver on Saturday. He owns an 11-9-2 record and a .904 SV% on the season. Lindgren and the Capitals enter action on Thursday at -110 on the money line.

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 are riding a five-game winning streak, all with Logan Thompson between the pipes, but they will switch to Lindgren on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Lindgren has been serviceable this season for the Capitals, posting a 2.65 GAA and .900 SV% in 21 appearances (10-8-2). The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as -129 road favorites against a Kraken team riding a two-game winning streak.

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.