Every new iteration of the Stanley Cup playoffs features a few surprise players who come out of nowhere to carry their teams.

A long time ago, 12-year-old Logan Thompson was battling shooters inside the East Calgary Twin Arenas ice rink. Even at a young age, the competitive streak in the Washington Capitals’ star ...

WASHINGTON — Logan Thompson, seated at the podium after leading his team to its second Stanley Cup playoff win in 48 hours, had a clarification to make: the save of the year wasn’t a save at all.

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson played a crucial role in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery hailed Thompson as the "difference ...