The Washington Capitals are preparing for a pivotal Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens, with both teams facing uncertainty surrounding their goaltending situation.
After a Game 3 in which both teams’ starting goalies left injured, both sides have yet to get clarity on who will be in net when the puck drops on Sunday’s matchup at Bell Centre.
Washington lost 6-3 in Game 3, cutting their series lead in half to 2-1. On top of that, the Caps lost starting netminder Logan Thompson late in the third period after he collided with teammate Dylan Strome near the net. Backup Charlie Lindgren finished the game.
Head coach Spencer Carbery spoke to reporters following Saturday’s optional practice, but could not provide new information on Thompson’s condition for Game 4.
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“I don’t [have an update],” Carbery said. “I’ll get an update later on today from our training staff.”
Thompson did not take part in Saturday’s skate. Lindgren and reserve goalie Clay Stevenson manned the nets.
Thompson, who had already appeared uncomfortable earlier in Game 3 after being hit in the head by an opponent’s stick and by a puck to his neck area, gave up five goals on 35 shots before exiting.
Before the injury, Thompson had been a key player for Washington, posting a 2.73 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage across the series.
Thompson had just returned from an upper-body injury that sidelined him for the final seven games of the regular season.
Carbery, however, expressed full confidence in Lindgren if he needs to start Game 4.
“It’ll be next man up for us,” Carbery said. “And we know Chucky Lindgren, and he’s done a great job. He’s a great goaltender.”
Montreal, meanwhile, faces its goaltending challenges after Sam Montembeault left Game 3 and did not return with a lower-body injury.
Game 4 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday in Montreal, where the Canadiens will try to even the series by making it a best-of-three going forward.
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The Washington Capitals are preparing for a pivotal Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens, with both teams facing uncertainty surrounding their goaltending situation.
After a Game 3 in which both teams’ starting goalies left injured, both sides have yet to get clarity on who will be in net when the puck drops on Sunday’s matchup at Bell Centre.
Washington lost 6-3 in Game 3, cutting their series lead in half to 2-1. On top of that, the Caps lost starting netminder Logan Thompson late in the third period after he collided with teammate Dylan Strome near the net. Backup Charlie Lindgren finished the game.
Head coach Spencer Carbery spoke to reporters following Saturday’s optional practice, but could not provide new information on Thompson’s condition for Game 4.
Head coach Spencer Carbery addresses the media following today’s practice about best equipping Washington for success on the road, keeping emotions in check, and more from Bell Centre.#ALLCAPSpic.twitter.com/Ktph8OOp35
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 26, 2025
“I don’t [have an update],” Carbery said. “I’ll get an update later on today from our training staff.”
Thompson did not take part in Saturday’s skate. Lindgren and reserve goalie Clay Stevenson manned the nets.
Thompson, who had already appeared uncomfortable earlier in Game 3 after being hit in the head by an opponent’s stick and by a puck to his neck area, gave up five goals on 35 shots before exiting.
Before the injury, Thompson had been a key player for Washington, posting a 2.73 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage across the series.
Thompson had just returned from an upper-body injury that sidelined him for the final seven games of the regular season.
Carbery, however, expressed full confidence in Lindgren if he needs to start Game 4.
“It’ll be next man up for us,” Carbery said. “And we know Chucky Lindgren, and he’s done a great job. He’s a great goaltender.”
Montreal, meanwhile, faces its goaltending challenges after Sam Montembeault left Game 3 and did not return with a lower-body injury.
Game 4 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday in Montreal, where the Canadiens will try to even the series by making it a best-of-three going forward.
Related: NHL Announces Punishments Following Capitals-Canadiens Events
Related: NHL Experts Point Out How Capitals-Canadiens Brawl Started
