Capitals Dominate Wild 5-1, Goalie Logan Thompson Jokes About Lack of Shots

The Washington Capitals secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild yesterday, October 17, 2025, in a game marked by a surprisingly quiet night for Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson.

While forwards Dylan Strome tallied four points and Alex Ovechkin scored his 898th career goal, Thompson faced a remarkably low 14 shots throughout the entire game – three in the first period, four in the second, and seven in the third – allowing only one goal from former Capital Marcus Johansson. The win pushes the Capitals further into contention within the competitive Metropolitan Division.

Despite the easy-looking stat line, Thompson admitted the lack of action presented a unique challenge. “It’s harder,” Thompson told reporters after the game. “Definitely as a goalie when a team comes out and is firing everything, you definitely get into [a game] easier. You definitely get in a rhythm when you’re seeing a lot more action.” He jokingly added, “I think our shot clock guy might be blind in one eye.” Thompson’s performance improved his record to 3-1-0, and he currently ranks tenth in the league with 2.9 goals saved above expected, according to Money Puck. His goals-against average sits at 1.75 with a save percentage of .922.

Thompson credited his teammates for the strong performance, stating, “I felt good tonight. Obviously, I thought the team played great in front of me, and I thought I was feeling it. I thought when I was needed, I was solid tonight.” The Capitals will next face the New York Islanders on October 20th, looking to continue their strong start to the season. The Capitals’ official website has more information on the upcoming schedule.