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Logan Thompson Leads Capitals to Victory Over Flames, Extending Stellar Run

The Washington Capitals' goaltender made 32 saves in Calgary, securing a 3-1 win and tying the team atop the NHL standings with Winnipeg.

  • Logan Thompson, fresh off a six-year, $35.1 million contract extension, delivered a standout performance with 32 saves in his hometown of Calgary.
  • The Capitals improved to 34-11-5, tying the Winnipeg Jets in points for the NHL lead, with Washington holding two games in hand.
  • Dylan Strome's 5-on-3 power-play goal proved decisive after a costly penalty by Calgary's Blake Coleman, who had tied the game earlier in the second period.
  • Aliaksei Protas extended his point streak to five games with a short-handed goal, sealing the Capitals' victory late in the third period.
  • The Flames, battling for the second Western Conference wild-card spot, struggled to capitalize on opportunities, going 1-for-5 on the power play against Thompson's sharp goaltending.
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