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Capitals’ Logan Thompson Out, Jonny Brodzinski Assigned

Washington Capitals starting goaltender Logan Thompson sustained an injury in Tuesday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He was slow to get up after a save two minutes into the second period and seemed to be nursing his left…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Capitals’ Logan Thompson Out, Jonny Brodzinski Assigned
Key Things to Know
  • Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is day-to-day with an apparent leg injury, while Jonny Brodzinski was assigned to the AHL.
  • Charlie Lindgren remains the only healthy goaltender on Washington's active NHL roster.
  • Washington could recall Mitchell Gibson if Thompson cannot play in Saturday's game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Capitals starting goaltender Logan Thompson is considered day-to-day after sustaining a leg injury during Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. Thompson will not skate in Wednesday's practice, leaving Charlie Lindgren as the sole healthy goaltender currently on the roster. Additionally, Washington reassigned forward Jonny Brodzinski to the AHL's Hershey Bears.

Lindgren is expected to step into the starting role if Thompson is unavailable for Saturday's contest, with Mitchell Gibson likely serving as an emergency recall. Brodzinski's reassignment to the minors suggests that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois may be nearing a return from a five-game absence caused by an illness.

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