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Logan Thompson Named NHL's First Star of the Week!

1/21/2025

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Thompson Shines Weekly

Logan Thompson, the standout goaltender for the Washington Capitals, has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week! With an impressive 3-0 record, a jaw-dropping 0.33 goals-against average, and two shutouts, he made 61 saves on 62 shots, marking a remarkable 198:22 shutout streak—the third-longest in franchise history. The Capitals are soaring at the top of the NHL standings with a stellar 31-10-5 record.

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Historical Context

Logan Thompson's stellar performance as NHL's First Star of the Week echoes the legacy of great goaltenders like Billy Smith, who led the New York Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cups in the 1980s. Thompson's 198:22 shutout streak is reminiscent of the dominance that defined that era.

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Thompson Shines Weekly

Logan Thompson, the standout goaltender for the Washington Capitals, has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week! With an impressive 3-0 record, a jaw-dropping 0.33 goals-against average, and two shutouts, he made 61 saves on 62 shots, marking a remarkable 198:22 shutout streak—the third-longest in franchise history. The Capitals are soaring at the top of the NHL standings with a stellar 31-10-5 record.

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