Dylan Strome scores game-deciding shootout goal after getting ‘a little tip’ from Logan Thompson on Adin Hill: ‘Credit to LT’
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Key Points:
- The Washington Capitals secured a shootout win against the Vegas Golden Knights, overcoming a season-long struggle in shootout games and Logan Thompson’s previous 0-5 shootout record.
- Thompson, formerly the Golden Knights' goalie, provided insider tips to Capitals forward Dylan Strome on how to beat his old backup, Adin Hill, leading to Strome scoring the sole shootout goal.
- Thompson made three crucial saves in the shootout, stopping Rasmus Andersson, Jack Eichel, and Pavel Dorofeyev, contributing significantly to the Capitals' victory.
- Strome leads the Capitals with four shootout goals this season, tied for sixth-most in the NHL, and head coach Spencer Carbery praised his effective and versatile scoring move.
- Thompson finished the game with 25 saves on 29 shots during regulation and overtime, improving his career record against Vegas to 4-0 with solid statistics.
