The Vancouver Canucks have forced opposing goaltenders to make 24 or more saves just once in their last eight games.

Thompson was the first off the ice during Wednesday's morning skate, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports, indicating that he'll defend the home crease against the Canucks.

The NHL record for most overtime losses in a season is 18. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

Despite a strong effort, the Vancouver Canucks fell 2-1 in overtime to the Washington Capitals. Conor Garland scored the only goal, while Kevin Lankinen stopped 16 of the 18 shots he faced. With the loss, the Canucks dropped to 18-12-10 on the season and 11-4-4 away from Rogers Arena.

The Vancouver Canucks visited Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night for the second game of their five-game road trip, facing off against the Washington Capitals.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday night despite another sluggish performance. Dubois ended it with ...

The Washington Capitals got off to the start they wanted against the Vancouver Canucks; it was the rest of the night didn’t go as planned. But thanks to Pierre-Luc Dubois, D.C. managed two points. Dubois struck twice and Logan Thompson stood on his head to help Washington escape with a 2-1 victory.

(AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stops the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Capitals goaltender ...

Vancouver may struggle trying to get goals past netminder Logan Thompson ... It should be a slow night for Thompson as the Canucks have forced opposing goaltenders to make 24 or more saves ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday ...

The win Saturday was another example of how far the Capitals have come. Although Alex Ovechkin was held without a goal -- leaving him with 874 and 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 -- Washington demonstrated its improved depth and controlled play almost from start to finish.

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