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Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren: coach refuses to confirm who will be in front of the net
Raphael Simard
Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren: coach refuses to confirm who will be in front of the net
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Tomorrow sees the start of the long-awaited series between the best team in the East, the Washington Capitals, and the Montreal Canadiens.

In goal for Martin St-Louis’ team: Samuel Montembeault, no surprise.

But for Washington, it’s a little less certain. Will it be Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren? Spencer Carbery refuses to confirm which of his left-handers will start the series.

Whether it’s Thompson or Lindgren, I don’t think it’s going to affect the opponents’ game plan.

Yes, Thompson is better, but so what. We’re going to find out tomorrow night who the coach thinks is going to be the starter.

Logically, it will be the one who has maintained an efficiency average of .910 and a goals-against average of 2.49 who will start the season. But Thompson hasn’t seen action since April 2. As for Lindgren, his season has been a little less fruitful.

In seven of his last eight games, he hasn’t maintained a save percentage above .900. The CH hopes to face him.

The rest of the line-up that will face the Tricolore tomorrow is a little clearer.

No Aliaksei Protas (66 points this season) at last count, which is a great announcement for Montreal.

Look out for Ryan Leonard, a player built exactly for the playoffs. At morning practice, he completed a trio with Lars Eller and Andrew Mangiapane, two players who are no slouches either.


In gusto

– Nice.

– Ah bon.

– Rob Hutson is cheering for the Habs.

– The CH will need his physical contribution.

– Montreal is playing better defensively.

– A great way to end.

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