Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Yields four goals in shootout loss
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Thompson allowed four goals on 34 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Oilers.
Thompson was worst in the second period, allowing three goals before steadying in the third period and overtime. He then gave up two tallies in the shootout to end up with his fifth straight loss (0-3-2). The 26-year-old is down to 5-3-2 with a 2.47 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 10 outings overall. Thompson hasn't been particularly bad during his losing streak, but if he can't generate more positive results, he may lose playing time to Adin Hill.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Protecting net in Edmonton
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Thompson will guard the road goal in Tuesday's game versus the Oilers.
Thompson will get the second half of a back-to-back following Adin Hill's start Monday in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Flames. Over his last four starts, Thompson has given up 10 goals, but the Golden Knights have scored just five times in those contests. He'll have a tough task at hand Tuesday against an Oilers team that appears to be finding its way on offense after a sluggish start to the year.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Loses in low-scoring game
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Thompson allowed one goal on 17 shots in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Coyotes. The second goal was an empty-netter.
Thompson played fairly well, but a turnover behind the net led to Clayton Keller's icebreaker midway through the third period. Vegas was unable to cash in any of its 34 shots against Connor Ingram. Thompson has now lost four straight outings, though the Golden Knights have been shut out twice in those contests. The 26-year-old is at a 5-3-1 record with a 2.32 GAA and a .922 save percentage through nine games. The Golden Knights are set for a back-to-back in Calgary on Monday and in Edmonton on Tuesday, so Thompson and Adin Hill will probably split the starts.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: First off Saturday
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Thompson was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic, indicating he will protect the home net Saturday against Arizona.
Thompson has surrendered nine goals on 90 shots during his three-game (0-2-1) winless skid. He has a 5-2-1 record this season with a 2.48 GAA and a .920 save percentage through eight outings. The Coyotes sit 16th in the league this campaign with 3.21 goals per contest.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Downed in OT by Philly
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Thompson made 34 saves in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers.
Philly was all over Vegas from the jump, out-shooting the Golden Knights 16-8 in the first period, but Thompson played well enough to give him team a chance to come back and force OT. However, in extra time he got crossed up on a Sean Couturier attempted pass that trickled by both Travis Konecny and the netminder for the game-winner. Thompson has lost three straight starts, going 0-2-1 after a season-opening five-game win streak, but he still sports a strong 2.48 GAA and .920 save percentage.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Gets Saturday's start
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Thompson will defend the visiting crease versus Philadelphia on Saturday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
Thompson is 5-2-0 this season with a 2.27 GAA and a .925 save percentage. He will try to snap a two-game losing streak after dropping decisions to Washington and Anaheim. Thompson will face a Philadelphia team that ranks 18th in NHL scoring with 3.19 goals per contest.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Solid despite loss
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Thompson stopped 28 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Capitals.
Thompson was sharp Tuesday, allowing just a pair of goals on 30 shots, but the Knights couldn't crack Charlie Lindgren at the other end of the ice. The 26-year-old Thompson has yet to allow more than three goals through seven starts this season -- he's now 5-2-0 with a .925 save percentage and a 2.27 GAA. Adin Hill will likely get the nod in Vegas' next game Thursday in Montreal, lining up Thompson to start Saturday in Philadelphia.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Gets starting nod
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Per Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Thompson was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to protect the road goal against the Capitals on Tuesday.
Thompson wasn't great in his last start Nov. 5 against Anaheim, surrendering three goals on just 22 shots en route to a 4-2 loss. He'll try to return to the win column in a road matchup with a Washington squad that's averaging just 2.31 goals per game this year, 31st in the NHL.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Fades in third period
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Thompson stopped 19 of 22 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Thompson was perfect through two periods, but the Ducks stepped it up in the third against the Golden Knights, who were playing for the second night in a row. The result was Thompson's first loss in six outings this season, and just the third time he's given up three goals. He's at a 5-1-0 record with a 2.31 GAA and a .923 save percentage while seeing a fairly even split of playing time with Adin Hill. With Vegas playing just twice over the next week, neither goalie is particularly attractive in weekly formats, though Thompson would be projected for the more favorable matchup Friday versus the Sharks, whereas Hill figures to play Wednesday against the Kings.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: In goal Sunday
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Thompson will be stationed between the pipes for Sunday's game in Anaheim, Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett reports.
Thompson has been terrific this season; he's started out 5-0-0 with a stellar .932 save percentage and 2.16 GAA. Three of those wins have come on the road and he's allowed just seven goals on 101 shots in those games. Thompson has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his five outings.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Picks up home start
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Thompson will be in the home crease versus Winnipeg on Thursday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Thompson has won all four of his starts this season, giving up only nine goals on 130 shots. He has been splitting the net with Adin Hill, but Thompson is currently the team's No. 2 goaltender. Thompson will face the Jets, who have found the back of the net 29 times in nine contests.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Tending twine versus Kings
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Thompson will protect the road goal against the Kings on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Adin Hill took an overtime loss versus the Blackhawks on Friday, so it's not surprising that Thompson will get the second half of a back-to-back. The 26-year-old Thompson has allowed six goals on 90 shots for a .933 save percentage over three games this season. The Kings earned a 5-4 comeback win over the Coyotes on Friday thanks to a deep offense that can score in bunches.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Stays undefeated
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Thompson stopped 26 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.
Thompson and Vegas appeared set to lose for the first time this season, but Paul Cotter and Shea Theodore scored in the third period to turn things around for the hosts. Through three starts, Thompson has given up six goals on 90 shots, going 3-0-0. Adin Hill has also been strong, giving the Golden Knights a powerful duo between the pipes. Expect both goalies to start one game each during the upcoming back-to-back -- Friday versus the Blackhawks and Saturday against the Kings.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Slated to be in net Tuesday
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Thompson is set to guard the home crease versus Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Thompson has stopped 58 of 62 shots (.935 save percentage) while winning his first two starts of the campaign. He had a 21-13-3 record, 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 37 outings last year. The Flyers have been strong out of the gate with a 3-1-1 record and have averaged 3.20 goals per game.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Sharp again in win
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Thompson stopped 36 of 39 shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Jets.
Thompson faced a battery of shots from Winnipeg on Thursday but managed to hang on for the win despite the Knights being outshot 27-to-39. The 26-year-old Thompson has allowed just three goals on 62 shots through his first two starts after going 21-13-3 with a .915 save percentage last season. While he opened the year in a backup role, Thompson could eventually work his way into a timeshare with Adin Hill in Vegas.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Facing Jets
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Thompson will get the road crease versus the Jets on Thursday, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.
Thompson has started just one of the Golden Knights' first four games and he was strong between the pipes in his lone appearance, giving up only one goal on 23 shots in a 4-1 victory over San Jose last Thursday. The 26-year-old netminder was in line for serious Calder Trophy consideration last season, but he suffered a lower-body injury in February and played only one more game the rest of the way, which essentially eliminated his chances of winning. Thompson will face the Jets, who have scored 10 goals in three games this season.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Solid in first start
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Thompson allowed one goal on 23 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Thompson didn't have to wait long for his first start of the season, going in the second game after Adin Hill beat the Kraken on Tuesday. Thompson was solid in this outing, showing that the Golden Knights have two goalies who could each carry the load if necessary. Last year, the 26-year-old Thompson posted a 21-13-3 record with a 2.65 GAA and a .915 save percentage, though he made just two appearances after the All-Star break. Thompson will be the backup for Saturday's game versus the Ducks.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Will face Sharks
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Thompson is expected to start Thursday against San Jose, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Thompson will make his first start of the campaign after posting a 21-13-3 record, 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 37 contests last season. He has a 1-1-1 record with a 2.62 GAA and a .913 save percentage in three career outings versus the Sharks.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Should be ready for training camp
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Thompson (lower body) is skating and expected to be at full health for the start of training camp, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Thompson played only once after Feb. 9, stopping 37 shots in a 3-2 win over Calgary on March 23. He left the game in the third period versus the Flames and was unable to suit up for the rest of the regular season, or in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The rookie went 21-13-3 with a 2.65 GAA and .915 save percentage in 2022-23, and he was a viable Calder Trophy candidate before his injuries. Thompson is expected to vie for the No. 1 job with the Golden Knights during training camp.
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Golden Knights' Logan Thompson: Could be available during WCF
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Thompson (lower body) may be available to return at some point during Vegas' playoff series against Dallas, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
It's unclear if Thompson, who hasn't played since March 23, has resumed skating yet. Vegas has utilized netminders Laurent Brossoit, who is out with a lower-body issue, and Adin Hill through the first two rounds of the postseason. Hill will probably continue to get starts for Vegas until Thompson or Brossoit is ready to play.
