Logan Thompson provided clarity on his Game 3 injury scare following the Washington Capitals ' 5–2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4. The goalie revealed that he did not suffer a lower-body injury, as initially believed, but rather a head issue that forced him out of Friday’s loss.

Logan Thompson started for the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Sunday. The goalie's status had been in question after he was injured with 6:37 remaining in Game 3 on Friday.

The Washington Capitals might have their starting goaltender on Sunday evening. The Montreal Canadiens will not. Logan Thompson, in something of a surprise move, was in the starter’s net at the Capitals’ morning skate and will be a game-time decision,