Thompson returns from IR to lead the Capitals past Nashville. Now he heads to the Olympics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Logan Thompson was back in net, just in time for the Olympics.

Thompson returned from injured reserve and made 27 saves to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. It was the team’s final game before the Olympic break. Thompson is on Canada’s roster.

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