While fans wait for an official update on Thompson, the NHL made an announcement regarding the Capitals-Canadiens playoff series on Saturday.

MONTREAL -- Sam Montembeault ’s status for the Montreal Canadiens remains uncertain for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Washington Capitals on Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, TBS, truTV, MNMT, MAX).

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game to be played on April 27, 2025 on ESPN.

Charlie Lindgren was seated among the fanbase at Bell Centre, the usual setting for backup goaltenders, taking in a raucous Game 3 between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens as he saw Logan Thompson go down in visible pain.

The Washington Capitals suffered a major setback during their 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 at Bell Centre on Friday night, and it had nothing to do with the scoreboard. Starting goaltender Logan Thompson left the game with an apparent injury after a collision with teammate Dylan Strome late in the third period.

MONTREAL -- Sam Montembeault left in the second period for the Montreal Canadiens, and Logan Thompson left in the third period for the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Bell Centre on Friday.