Logan Thompson Poised to Set Capitals Record for Most Wins in First 50 Games Ahead of Milestone Appearance trucc
Logan Thompson will make his 50th appearance as a member of the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. And before he even takes the ice against the Dallas Stars, the 28-year-old backstop already owns the franchise record for most wins in their first 50 games with the team.
Per Capitals PR, Thompson comes into the contest with 36 wins, already four more than the next closest netminder, Ilya Samsonov, who sits second with 32
Most wins through 50 games with the Capitals
Not only that, Thompson’s 36 wins since the start of last season rank fifth-best in the NHL, with only Connor Hellebuyck (51), Jake Oettinger (40), Andrei Vasilevskiy (39), and Sergei Bobrovsky (38) having more. All four of those goaltenders have also played in at least 13 more games than Thompson.
Per MoneyPuck, through Thompson’s 49 starts with the Capitals, he has saved 33.5 more goals than expected. The mark is the best among the above Capitals goaltenders at the start of their stints with the club since the stat was first tracked (2008-09), including Semyon Varlamov (13) and Braden Holtby (11).
In six starts this fall, Thompson has a record of 5-1-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage. In leaguewide rankings among goalies with at least five games played, he’s second in wins, first in goals-against average, second in save percentage, fourth in goals saved above expected (7.5), and is one of only five goalies with an assist so far this season.
Thompson’s last start was against the Columbus Blue Jackets last Friday, when he made 34 saves on 35 shots and recorded his second-ever point with the Capitals, an assist on a Justin Sourdif goal. According to MoneyPuck, Thompson stopped an incredible four more goals than expected as he stole a win for the Caps.
In his career, Thompson has made three prior starts against the Dallas Stars, although none as a member of the Capitals. In those three games while a member of the Golden Knights, he posted a 1-1-1 record with a 2.00 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.
Cheryl Burke Reveals If She’s Spoken to Any Dancing with the Stars Pros Ahead of Her Return After 3 Years tram
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Cheryl Burke is ready to step into a new role at her old stomping grounds.
In the upcoming Halloween episode of Dancing with the Stars, set to air on Tuesday, Oct. 28, Burke, 41, is going to be taking a seat at the judging table. Formerly a pro on the competition series for 26 seasons, Burke tells PEOPLE this will be her first time back in the ballroom “since I did my last dance” in 2022.
“I think that it just felt right,” she explains, highlighting that the show is celebrating 20 years. “No matter what was said or whatever, at the end of the day, it really goes back to the fact that this show has brought so much to my life. It has taught me to have my own voice. I mean, if you would just look at my first audition tape, you would be shocked. I sound so different. It has shaped me into the woman I am today.”
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Calling her return “special” and “emotional,” Burke reveals that she has “not recently” been in contact with the other pros, so this will be her first time seeing them in a while.
“Emma [Slater] and I texted maybe before the season started,” she recalls. “But no, I mean, it's gonna be a huge reunion for sure. It's three years, yet it feels like yesterday. But three years. It's been a while. I can't believe it's been three years.”
“I'm just really excited,” Burke says. “Calling it nerves will only bring anxiety, so I'm gonna try and switch that to excitement.”
Burke says she is looking forward to putting her expertise to good use as a guest judge alongside Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, especially because she has been in the dancers’ shoes before.
“I really hope to be able to give constructive criticism, but also be encouraging,” she shares. “I know what it takes. I have been there. I know also at this point in the competition people are exhausted. The fatigue has set in, and it looks like there's no light at the end of the tunnel.”
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Halloween night will include the show’s memorable dance marathon element, which they are calling the “Dance Monster-thon,” where the nine remaining couples will take on the ballroom floor at the same time as the judges tap them out one-by-one.
“If you think too far in advance, it does get very overwhelming,” Burke notes. “But as soon as they start to do two dances, you'll be able to see the difference of people who will be able to make it to the end versus not. There's no gray area here. The pressure is either gonna take them out of the competition, or it's only gonna fuel fire.”
If she could give any piece of advice to the couples, it would be, “Don't aim for perfection, because what is that, anyway?”
“Beauty is in the imperfections, for sure, and to always dance as if it's your last dance, because you never know,” she adds.
