Capitals Report Card: Thompson Stands Tall as Caps Beat Devils
The Washington Capitals (35-27-8) have now won two in a row. They didn’t need much scoring to get the job […]
Amber Searls-Imagn Images The Washington Capitals (35-27-8) have now won two in a row. They didn’t need much scoring to get the job done as they beat the New Jersey Devils (35-32-2) 2-1 on Friday night. The game was more of a goaltending duel between Logan Thompson and Jake Allen.
In the end, it was Thompson who emerged victorious. The Olympic silver medalist finished with 30 saves on 31 shots. Thompson almost recorded a shutout, but still notched his 23rd win in the end.
“I don’t really care about that,” Thompson said about not getting the shutout. “They’re not going to remember me for the shutouts. It wasn’t on my mind.
I just wanted to win. ” Ryan Leonard and Aliaksei Protas scored the Capitals’ two goals on the night. Cole Hutson also contributed in his second NHL game.