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Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery provides encouraging update on goaltender Logan Thompson
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The Washington Capitals recently wrapped up their morning skate in Washington D.C as they gear up for a Western Conference showdown against the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, head coach Spencer Carbery made himself available to the media, providing an encouraging update on goaltender Logan Thompson.
During Wednesday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson sustained an upper-body injury, forcing him out of the game.
Injury update on Logan Thompson
Logan Thompson (upper body injury) is going to miss some games, per Coach Carbery. So it's Charlie Lindgren's net for a bit. Carbery called it an «opportunity» for Lindgren. #ALLCAPS
According to Spencer Carberry, Logan Thompson will be missing "some games" While his update was brief, it's relatively encouraging.
Goalie injuries can often be catastrophic due to the awkward nature of their body positioning, so Carbery's update that Logan Thompson is only expected to miss a few games is encouraging -- it suggests he could return in time for the playoffs.
In the meantime, The Washington Capitals have re-called goaltender Hunter Shepard from the Capitals farm affiliate in Hershey.
According to Carbery, Logan Thompson's absence presents an "opportunity" for Charlie Lindgren and Hunter Shepard.
Tonight, it has been confirmed that Charlie Lindgren will get the nod between the pipes against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Charlie Lindgren starts against the Blackhawks
In the coming days, we will have a better understanding of the extent of Thompson's injuries, but for now, he's listed as day-to-day.
More details to follow.
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