Thompson will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Golden Knights, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson will make his Washington debut against his former team. The Capitals acquired the 27-year-old netminder from Vegas in June to share the crease with Charlie Lindgren. Thompson posted a 25-14-5 record with one shutout, a 2.70 GAA and a .908 save percentage across 46 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2023-24.