IR
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 2/5/2026
2025 Stats
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18
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16
SO
2
GAA
2.46
SV%
.912
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After a shock trade from Vegas to Washington, Thompson delivered one of the more surprisingly good seasons in goal in 2024-25. He went 31-6-6 with a 2.49 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 43 appearances, a larger part of some unexpected success for the Capitals overall. There was some doubt about how Thompson would perform outside of the Golden Knights' system, but 2024-25 proved he is a strong goalie in his own right. The one downside for fantasy managers is that there will be no easy path to a full starter's workload, as the Capitals have both Thompson and Charlie Lindgren signed to multi-year deals to operate as a tandem. Thompson is the better of the two, potentially at a level to be a low-end No. 1 option in fantasy. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a six-year, $35.1 million contract with the Capitals in January of 2025.
Lands on IR
Thompson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
ANALYSIS
After sitting out the last two games, Thompson will miss Monday's home matchup against the Islanders and Tuesday's visit to Philadelphia. However, he will be eligible to come off injured reserve if he's ready to play when the Capitals host Nashville on Thursday. Thompson has gone 18-16-4 with a 2.46 GAA, a .912 save percentage and two shutouts in 38 appearances this season. With Charlie Lindgren (lower body) also on the IR list, Clay Stevenson will start against the Islanders on Monday, and Garin Bjorklund might make his NHL debut against the Flyers on Tuesday.
After sitting out the last two games, Thompson will miss Monday's home matchup against the Islanders and Tuesday's visit to Philadelphia. However, he will be eligible to come off injured reserve if he's ready to play when the Capitals host Nashville on Thursday. Thompson has gone 18-16-4 with a 2.46 GAA, a .912 save percentage and two shutouts in 38 appearances this season. With Charlie Lindgren (lower body) also on the IR list, Clay Stevenson will start against the Islanders on Monday, and Garin Bjorklund might make his NHL debut against the Flyers on Tuesday.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thompson arrived in Washington over the summer after requesting a trade out of Vegas. He is seeking more playing time after splitting starts with Adin Hill in 2023-24. However, the 27-year-old Thompson will compete with last season's breakout darling, Charlie Lindgren, to be the top dog with the Capitals. Thompson has a chance to earn the gig. He has a record of 56-32-11 with four shutouts, a 2.67 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 103 career NHL appearances. He's two inches taller and 25 pounds heavier than Lindren and almost four years younger. Thompson and Lindgren will likely share starts until one of them gets hot. That works in daily formats, but it can be difficult for fantasy managers in weekly leagues.
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Still sidelined Monday
Thompson (upper body) will not be in action versus the Islanders on Monday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
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Won't play Saturday
Thompson (upper body) is unavailable for Saturday's home game against Carolina.
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Dealing with upper-body injury
Head coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday that Thompson is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
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Surrenders five goals to Kraken
Thompson stopped 27 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Kraken.
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Tending twine Tuesday
Thompson will guard the road goal versus the Kraken on Tuesday, per Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site.
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Has chance to start Thursday
Thompson, who has been dealing with an upper-body injury, is trending toward starting in Thursday's home clash with Nashville, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Thompson participated in Tuesday's morning skate and is expected to start in Thursday's contest after the positive step, according to head coach Spencer Carbery. Thompson has missed each of the team's last three games and, barring any setbacks, he should be able to use Thursday's start as a conditioning appearance ahead of his expected responsibilities for Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. If he does get the starting nod, the 28-year-old netminder would look to improve upon his 18-16-4 record, 2.46 GAA and .912 save percentage across 38 games this season.
Thompson participated in Tuesday's morning skate and is expected to start in Thursday's contest after the positive step, according to head coach Spencer Carbery. Thompson has missed each of the team's last three games and, barring any setbacks, he should be able to use Thursday's start as a conditioning appearance ahead of his expected responsibilities for Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. If he does get the starting nod, the 28-year-old netminder would look to improve upon his 18-16-4 record, 2.46 GAA and .912 save percentage across 38 games this season.