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.

Jakub Dobes made 21 saves in his first career playoff start, the Canadiens forced to play without starting goaltender Sam Montembeault.

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,