Updates on Logan Thompson and Aliaksei Protas
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The Washington Capitals are gearing up for a thrilling playoff showdown against the Montreal Canadiens, but two key members of the team remain sidelined with injuries.
Forward Aliaksei Protas and goaltender Logan Thompson have been a crucial part of the Capitals success this season, and their absence during the playoffs could be detrimental.
That said, after morning skate, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery made himself available to the media and provided updates on both players.
Spencer Carbery provides injury updates on Logan Thompson and Aliaksei Protas
Logan Thompson skated again today and «continues to progress,» per Spencer Carbery. Aliaksei Protas is also progressing but hasn't started skating yet
According to sources, goaltender Logan Thompson is trending in the right direction-- he was spotted back on the ice this morning and continues to make steady progress in his recovery.
On the other hand, forward Aliaksei Protas is also moving forward in his rehab but has yet to resume skating. Of the two, Protas' situation appears more concerning.
With the playoffs set to begin next week, conditioning will be a major factor, and the Capitals will need both players performing at full strength if they're going to make an impact.
Goaltender Logan Thompson suffered an undisclosed injury during the April 2 matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, forcing Charlie Lindgren to step in after just one period.
In the following game against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4, forward Aliaksei Protas sustained a gruesome skate blade injury after a collision with a Blackhawks player, requiring him to be helped off the ice.
Hopefully, both players will be ready to go next week.
More details to follow.
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