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Logan Thompson was knocked out on Friday, but played yesterday: what concussion protocol?
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Logan Thompson was knocked out on Friday, but played yesterday: what concussion protocol?
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What concussion protocol?

That's the question you might ask after seeing Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stunned in Game #3 of the series against the Habs… before coming back in Game #4.

Because yes, the main man confirmed that he felt dizzy on Friday night. That's why he left the game at the Bell Centre.

But last night, there he was, looking as fresh as a daisy. He even helped his team win last night's duel and take a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

But two days before, he was so stunned he couldn't stand up.

It's a good thing he's feeling better and was able to play, because concussion symptoms are dangerous. But you have to wonder how seriously the protocol was taken. And we say that for the guy's long-term safety.

Anyone who's ever felt so dizzy that they lost their balance will tell you: two days later, playing sports is intense. And that's even though we know that all concussions are different.

The main person involved said it looked worse than it really was. But still: it's intense to see how quickly he's recovered from a blow like that.

In today's podcast, Elliotte Friedman mentioned that someone close to Thompson told him that as soon as he received the blow, he knew he'd be back on Sunday. Why would he do that? Because he's made it big… or because he's sold it well? #Blague

I really wonder how the goalie is feeling this morning.

And I really wonder if Alexandre Carrier, who was knocked out yesterday, has gone through the concussion protocol. After all, it hit him pretty hard.


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– Good question.

– A lot of uncertainty in Pittsburgh.

– Interesting.

– Oh?

– Of note.

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