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Logan Thompson\u2019s determination paid off in a big way during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Wednesday. Thompson<\/a> stopped all 14 shots he faced in the third period to secure a 3-1 victory for the Capitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thompson\u2019s stellar performance kept the Canadiens from capitalizing on their opportunities. His saves, including a glove stop on Josh Anderson during a 2-on-0 and a left skate save on Christian Dvorak’s deflection, were pivotal in preserving the lead. Connor McMichael\u2019s empty-net goal with two seconds left sealed the win, giving Washington a 2-0 series lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI thought he was unbelievable, especially in the last five minutes,\u201d said Capitals center Dylan Strome. \u201cWe were obviously just hanging on there.
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Coach Spencer Carbery praised Thompson\u2019s resilience, stating, \u201cHe wins us that game in the third period,\u201d. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Logan Thompson\u2019s determination paid off in a big way during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Wednesday. Thompson stopped all 14 shots he faced in the third period to secure a 3-1 victory for the Capitals. Thompson\u2019s stellar performance kept the Canadiens from capitalizing on their opportunities. His saves, including a glove stop on Josh Anderson during a 2-on-0 and a left skate save on Christian Dvorak’s deflection, were pivotal in preserving the lead. 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